Senior Quality Engineer

Adecco is Hiring: Senior Quality Engineer

Devens, MA | Direct Hire | $90,000–$125,000 Annually

Adecco Staffing is looking to hire an experienced Senior Quality Engineer for its team in Devens, MA!

This is an exciting opportunity for a quality professional with a strong background in regulated manufacturing, quality systems, validation, risk management, and continuous improvement. The Senior Quality Engineer will play a key role in leading site quality initiatives, supporting new product development, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Must be able to commute to Devens, MA and work on-site daily

Position Details

• Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer

• Location: Devens, MA

• Work Arrangement: Fully on-site

• Employment Type: Direct Hire

• Salary Range: $90,000–$125,000 annually

• Schedule: Generally 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Position Summary

The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for leading, developing, and maintaining the site's quality validation, product qualification, and risk management programs. This position ensures alignment with ISO standards, internal Quality Management Systems (QMS), and applicable regulatory requirements.

This role provides quality engineering leadership and technical oversight for New Product Introduction (NPI), Design & Development Quality, and manufacturing activities, helping ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and effective validation throughout the product lifecycle.

Serving as a subject matter expert (SME) in quality validation, risk management, and metrology, the Senior Quality Engineer will collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance teams to drive quality excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective Quality Management System (QMS) processes, including procedures, templates, and quality records.

• Ensure quality processes align with applicable regulatory requirements, ISO standards, and internal policies.

• Support internal audits, conduct audit activities, and prepare reports identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and risk-based thinking throughout the organization.

New Product Introduction & Validation

• Provide quality engineering guidance and support for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

• Partner with Engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure quality deliverables are completed on time and meet regulatory and internal requirements.

• Support verification and validation (V&V) activities for new products and manufacturing processes.

• Develop and maintain validation protocols, procedures, and supporting documentation.

• Support Design & Development Quality activities throughout the product lifecycle.

Risk Management, CAPA & Continuous Improvement

• Lead investigations into nonconformities, product issues, process deviations, and customer complaints through the electronic Quality Management System (eQMS).

• Drive Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities using structured, data-driven root cause analysis methods, including 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FMEA.

• Ensure design, product, and process changes are appropriately assessed for risk, documented, and implemented.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to identify and implement quality improvements.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with the company's quality strategy.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise designated team members and provide technical guidance and support.

• Train, coach, and mentor colleagues on quality tools, systems, and best practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen quality processes and operational performance.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering experience within a regulated industry.

• Strong working knowledge of ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 standards.

• Demonstrated expertise in product and process validation methodologies.

• In-depth understanding of the product design and development lifecycle.

• Experience conducting internal audits; Lead Auditor certification highly preferred.

• Proven experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and applying Lean methodologies.

• Advanced problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and CAPA management.

• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary: $90,000–$125,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Watson-Marlow offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' financial security, health, family life, and professional development.

Retirement Benefits

• 5% employer 401(k) contribution.

• 50% employer match on up to 3% of employee contributions.

Parental Leave

• 16 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave at 100% pay.

• Gradual return-to-work program offering an 80% work schedule at full pay for the first six months following return.

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Generous vacation and well-being days.

• 9 observed holidays and 1 floating holiday.

• Up to 15 caregiver days.

• 80 hours of annual sick leave.

• 3 paid volunteer days annually.

Additional Benefits

• Choice of 3 healthcare plans.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions.

• Additional benefits supporting employee well-being and professional growth.

Interested in This Opportunity?

If you have a strong background in quality engineering, regulated manufacturing, ISO standards, validation, and CAPA management, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today with your updated resume to be considered for this direct-hire Senior Quality Engineer opportunity in Devens, MA!

Please note: This is a fully onsite position. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Devens, MA and be available to work on-site every day.

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $125,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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