Quality Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA

A Quality Engineer plays a crucial role in the engineering industry, primarily being responsible for ensuring the quality of processes and products in production. They develop and implement quality control systems, oversee the analysis and inspection of products, and identify and eliminate defects for the highest level of customer satisfaction. They also work to enhance the efficiency of production and reduce costs. They are significantly involved in the development and optimization of inspection processes, the analysis of quality cost problems, or the setup of quality control parameters when launching a new product.

Important skills for a Quality Engineer include statistical analysis, proficiency in auditing and quality testing, an understanding of manufacturing and engineering processes, and strong problem-solving abilities. They should ideally have a Six Sigma Certification or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) credential. Prior to becoming a Quality Engineer, one could serve roles such as a Quality Technician, Quality Inspector, or Process Engineer, which help provide a solid foundation in quality control and process improvement needed in the Quality Engineer role.

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Test Engineer

  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago

Description The Homeland and Force Protection Business Area is looking for a Test Engineer to support Counter-small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAS) projects with our Air Force customer. Our team...

Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Wilmington, MA (15 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Wilmington, MA (15 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Supplier Quality Engineer at MKS Global Supply Chain organization, you will partner with Global Supply Chain Category Management, Procurement, Design Engineering, Manufacturing...

DCS System Test Engineer

  • Foxboro, MA (22 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Foxboro, MA (22 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

What will you do? We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DCS (Distributed Control System) System Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience with...

Field Quality Engineer II

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

You will hands-on debug failures and product returns, analyze and action field diagnostic data, and conduct 8D based Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) to ensure clear and actionable learnings are...

Senior Quality Engineer

  • Somerville, MA (2 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Somerville, MA (2 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Join the power movement as a Senior Quality Engineer CFS is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer....

SR Customer Quality Engineer (EAST COAST)

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Job Overview The ADM BU is looking for their next SR Customer Quality Engineer....

Verification and Validation Engineer

  • Marlborough, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Marlborough, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Details: Job Title: Verification and Validation Engineer Location: Marlborough, MA Zip Code: 01752 Start Date: Right Away Job Type: Contract - 12 months Pay Rate: Up to $52.01/ hr Keywords:...

Quality Engineer

  • Newton, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newton, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Prefer an ASQ certified Quality Engineer and Six Sigma green/black belt certification (or similar practical experience)....

Associate, Integration / Test Engineer (Wilmington, MA)

  • Wilmington, MA (15 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA (15 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other related field with 0 to 1 years of prior related experience....

Quality Engineer

  • Danvers, MA (16 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Danvers, MA (16 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Familiarity with quality assurance processes, including Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA), Lean Manufacturing, and standards like ISO9001 and AS9100....

Senior Quality Engineer

  • North Billerica, MA (18 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Billerica, MA (18 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Required Experience: BS in Mechanical Engineering, or another technical field. 2-year experience in Quality or Manufacturing background....

Senior System Integration and Test Engineer

  • Cambridge, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Education Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field....

2025 Full-time - Business Operations Quality Engineer - Onsite (MA or AZ)

  • Andover, MA (20 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Andover, MA (20 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary: As a Quality Assurance Engineer I within Supplier Quality you will be engineering review of drawings and related documentation to determine appropriate quality requirements for purchased...

Product Quality Engineer - Airfoils Castings

  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago

The Product Quality Engineer (PQE) for Aerospace Casting manufacturing process will drive product qualifications and quality improvements for key performance indicators (KPIs) of suppliers within the...

Senior Software Systems Quality Engineer

  • Tewksbury, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Policies: Experience with a Quality Management System (QMS) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)....

Demographic Data for Boston, MA

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Quality Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Quality Engineer - Supplier Quality Evaluation & Management
Every organization wants to purchase and procure the best products for its business interests and customers. This is where its quality engineers play a vital role. Aside from performing tasks...

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Salary for Quality Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Engineers in Boston, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.7%
Master's Degree
34.8%
Associate's Degree
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
High School or GED
1.9%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Engineers in Boston, MA
2-4 years
50.0%
4-6 years
35.0%
6-8 years
10.0%
Less than 1 year
5.0%



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