Quality Engineer Jobs in Boxborough, 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 (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 8 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...

Validation Engineer I_US

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 20 hours ago

Validation Engineer I_US#25-55969 $52.37-$54.37 per hour Boston, MA All On-site Job Description On-site at Braintree location Plans, develops, and implements documentation, procedures, and...

Validation Engineer

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 20 hours ago

Validation Engineer Contractor place Boston, Massachusetts calendar_today 16 Apr 2025 Akkodis is seeking a Validation Engineer for a Contract job with a client in Braintree, MA. Responsibilities...

Validation Engineer I

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 20 hours ago

Peak Performers has partnered with a leader in life sciences to assist in their search for a **Validation Engineer I**. In this on-site role, you will be responsible for the creation, execution,...

Supplier Development Quality Engineer

  • Westford, MA (7 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Westford, MA (7 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 22 hours ago

Supplier Development Quality Engineer#25-54202 Westford, MA All On-site Job Description Our Client, a Medical Device and Healthcare company, is looking for a Supplier Development Quality Engineer for...

Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Wilmington, MA (18 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, MA (18 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day 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...

Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Merrimack, NH (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Merrimack, NH (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Apply Click Here (apply to job) Job Code 112190BR Supplier Quality Engineer Save to Inbox Email Share...

Quality Engineer, Robotics Manufacturing and Technical Operations

  • Westborough, MA (16 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westborough, MA (16 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a talented and motivated Quality Engineer with a passion to support an advanced manufacturing line and driving quality improvements....

Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

  • Westborough, MA (16 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westborough, MA (16 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Supplier Quality Engineer with a proven track record of delivering results within a complex supply chain....

Field Quality Engineer II

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 2 days 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 (22 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Somerville, MA (22 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Quality Engineer III

  • Hudson, NH (19 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hudson, NH (19 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Engineering** **Quality Engineer III** Hudson, NH Posted: 4/15/2025 Job Description Job ID#: 210915 Job Category: Engineering Position Type: Associate - W2 Shift: 1 **PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a...

SR Customer Quality Engineer (EAST COAST)

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Senior Principal Hardware Test Engineer

  • Nashua, NH (17 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (17 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Familiar with electrical engineering design, schematic capture and analysis tools Experience in systems analysis of test requirements and solution implementations Experience with Test Software development...

Verification and Validation Engineer

  • Marlborough, MA (10 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (10 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 3 days 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:...

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Salary for Quality Engineer Jobs in Boxborough, MA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Engineers in Boxborough, 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 Boxborough, 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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