Quality Engineer

Job Title : Quality Engineer

Exciting opportunity at local Robotics company

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Quality Engineer to lead the development and execution of comprehensive hardware quality assurance plans. This role involves designing, implementing, and overseeing testing protocols for hardware components and systems, conducting root cause analysis, and driving corrective actions to address quality issues. Collaboration with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams is essential to ensure quality standards are met throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain quality documentation, including test plans, test reports, and inspection procedures.

Interface with outside vendors and suppliers to support product quality.

Refine a quality review process and sign-off with our Manufacturing CM.

Conduct sampling and testing of various components in the testing lab to ensure vendor compliance.

Drive RMA reviews, investigations, and testing data collection, sharing findings with the organization.

Investigate and troubleshoot product or production issues.

Lead and sign off on the ECO process and design reviews.

Review engineering drawings and design change documentation for compliance with internal standards.

Participate in design reviews to provide quality input.

Participate in engineering sample builds and reviews to ensure objectives and success criteria are defined.

Lead Verification & Validation planning and execution of new feature and product version releases.

Ensure that defects and failures are identified and tracked to resolution using industry-standard defect tracking and resolution tools.

Support the design and implementation of test fixturing required for product testing.

Provide technical expertise and support during product development and launch.

Analyze data from various sources to identify trends and drive data-driven decision-making.

Essential Skills

Experience in hardware testing, quality engineering, and test engineering.

Proficient in writing test plans and protocols.

Strong skills in design verification, validation, and quality planning.

Ability to work independently and manage new product development.

Familiarity with test procedures, test planning, and design verification.

Experience with reliability plans and testing is preferred.

Competency in problem-solving tools / methods such as DOE, Fault trees, Fishbone, and 5 Whys.

Proficiency in risk management tools such as DFMEA / PFMEA.

Experience using PLM tools such as Omnify.

Strong knowledge of product development tollgate processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Electromechanical experience with product integration is a major plus.

Experience working at an automation provider or OEM of large similar equipment.

Experience in both large and small company environments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lexington, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $64.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lexington,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2025.

About Actalent

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