Senior Quality Engineer - Manufacturing - Littleton, MA

Littleton Permanent USD80,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
This Senior Quality Engineer will lead site‑level quality validation, product qualification, and risk management activities across the full product lifecycle. Acting as the quality SME, you'll partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure compliant, robust, and scalable quality systems.
  • Own site‑wide quality strategy and validation for complex products
  • High‑visibility role influencing NPI, risk, and regulatory compliance

About Our Client

This global manufacturing organization is part of a highly respected engineering group known for innovation, stability, and long‑term investment in its people. The business offers a collaborative culture, strong quality mindset, and exposure to technically complex products used in regulated industries.

Job Description

  • Lead and maintain site quality validation, product qualification, and risk management programs aligned to ISO and internal QMS standards
  • Provide quality engineering leadership to New Product Introduction (NPI) and design & development activities
  • Ensure effective verification and validation (V&V) of products and processes throughout the development lifecycle
  • Drive investigation of nonconformities, deviations, and customer complaints using structured problem‑solving methodologies
  • Lead and support CAPA activities through robust root cause analysis and data‑driven decision making
  • Oversee change management activities, ensuring all quality impacts are assessed, documented, and implemented correctly
  • Support and participate in internal audits, generating findings and driving continuous improvement
  • Coach, train, and mentor cross‑functional teams on quality tools, systems, and best practices
  • Promote a strong culture of quality, risk‑based thinking, and continuous improvement across the site

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 or a scientific discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance within a regulated manufacturing environment
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 standards
  • Proven experience with product and process validation methodologies
  • Advanced problem‑solving skills, including CAPA, root cause analysis, and risk management tools



What's on Offer

  • High‑impact position with ownership over site quality and validation strategy
  • Exposure to technically advanced products in regulated industries
  • Strong cross‑functional influence and leadership visibility
  • Excellent benefits, work‑life balance, and people‑first culture
  • Backing of a stable, global engineering group with long‑term growth



Contact
Emma White
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7018438

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Littleton
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma White
Job Reference
JN-052026-7018438