Quality Engineer - Metrology - Attleboro, MA

Attleboro, Massachusetts Permanent USD85,000 - USD95,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to drive quality excellence across manufacturing operations, supplier management, customer engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine hands-on quality engineering, inspection development, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a highly technical environment
  • Lead critical quality initiatives in a growing advanced manufacturing company
  • Own customer-facing quality projects with direct business impact

About Our Client

Our client is an established leader in advanced manufacturing, developing innovative high-performance materials and engineered solutions that support demanding applications across multiple industries. With decades of technical expertise and a strong growth trajectory, the company offers employees the opportunity to work on complex challenges while contributing to cutting-edge product development.

Job Description

  • Develop First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), PPAP submissions, and detailed inspection plans for incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
  • Program and operate advanced inspection equipment, including Micro-Vu vision systems and Keyence measurement systems.
  • Coordinate daily QA/QC laboratory activities, establish inspection priorities, and ensure products meet quality and delivery requirements.
  • Train inspectors and develop work instructions, visual aids, and quality documentation.
  • Partner with customers and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead Material Review Board (MRB) and Return Material Authorization (RMA) activities while ensuring timely customer responses.
  • Conduct root cause investigations using quality methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, and Ishikawa analysis.
  • Analyze quality data, determine sampling plans, and utilize statistical tools to support informed decision-making.
  • Support new product development, automated inspection implementation, fixture design, and manufacturing yield improvements.
  • Participate in audits, review customer quality requirements, and ensure compliance with quality management systems.

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.

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

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering experience in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, M2M, QT9, or similar platforms.
  • Strong understanding of ISO 9001 requirements and core quality methodologies including 5-Why, 8D, and Fishbone analysis.
  • Experience analyzing and presenting technical data using Excel and other reporting tools.
  • Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Lean Six Sigma, CQE, CQA, or AS9100 experience is highly desirable.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to play a key role in a growing quality organization
  • Significant visibility with customers, suppliers, and leadership
  • Diverse responsibilities spanning quality systems, engineering, and operations
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and technologies
  • Strong benefits package and long-term career development opportunities
Contact
Taylor Rankin
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7008541

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Attleboro
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Taylor Rankin
Job Reference
JN-052026-7008541