Quality Engineer III

Springfield, Massachusetts Permanent USD103,000 - USD115,000 per year View Job Description
This senior Quality Engineer role is responsible for leading and advancing quality and engineering processes to ensure consistent, high‑quality manufacturing output from raw material through final product. Working cross‑functionally, you will drive root cause analysis, process improvement and system compliance while supporting operational excellence and safety.
  • Lead complex quality initiatives
  • Step into a senior, hands‑on role

About Our Client

This organisation is a well‑established, multi‑site manufacturing business supporting technically complex products across a range of regulated and industrial markets. They are known for strong in‑house capabilities, a safety‑first culture and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement.

Job Description

  • Lead the design, documentation and implementation of advanced process controls, SPC, inspection and testing methodologies.
  • Drive root cause analysis for complex quality issues using structured problem‑solving tools and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions.
  • Manage and lead large, cross‑functional quality and process improvement projects, ensuring timelines, resources and communication are aligned.
  • Conduct and lead internal quality system audits to support ongoing compliance and system improvement.
  • Facilitate and lead CAPA activities, including meetings, action tracking and verification of effectiveness.
  • Lead APQP activities to ensure robust product and process validation and verification.
  • Develop, maintain and analyse quality system metrics to support data‑driven decision making.
  • Partner with engineering teams to leverage historical performance data and proactively prevent recurrence of quality issues.
  • Apply advanced quality and engineering tools such as DOE, DFM, FMEA, GD&T, process capability analysis and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Act as a key member of the Material Review Board, supporting failure analysis and disposition decisions.
  • Lead and develop blueprint reading and quality training programmes for new hires and ongoing employee development in partnership with HR.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 5-7 years of recent, relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong hands‑on understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling and production controls.
  • Solid working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems; internal or external auditing experience preferred.
  • Experience with medical systems and ISO 13485 audits is highly desirable.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and/or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.

What's on Offer

  • Senior‑level opportunity with real impact on site‑wide quality performance
  • Exposure to complex manufacturing processes across multiple industries
  • Strong safety‑first, accountability‑driven culture
  • Competitive total rewards package including bonus, 401(k) match and education support
  • Stable, growing organisation that invests in technical leadership and career development



Contact
Bridget Petti
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7018151

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Springfield
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Bridget Petti
Job Reference
JN-052026-7018151