Quality Engineer

Spectrum Control, Inc.; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

4-day, 10-hour work schedule (4/10)

3-day weekend

Job summary

Spectrum Control, Inc. in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Quality Engineer to plan, coordinate and execute quality engineering activities ensuring products and processes meet requirements.

This role provides technical support across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain with emphasis on inspection methods, process controls, statistical analysis, auditing, corrective action, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Quality, or related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with quality tools and root-cause analysis.
• Knowledge of inspection methods, process controls, auditing, and SPC.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical quality support on inspections, sampling plans, audits and statistical analysis.
• Develop and improve inspection methods, measurement techniques, and process-monitoring systems.
• Apply SPC, capability analysis and trend analysis to evaluate performance and identify improvements.
• Investigate quality issues; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 5 Whys, A3).
• Support the site’s quality management system and internal quality audits.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Purchasing to assess supplier quality.
• Review quality metrics and communicate actions to improve product quality and yield.
• Partner with customers and internal teams to meet product requirements and quality expectations.

Skills

Statistical Process Control

Root-cause analysis

Audit facilitation

Inspection methods

Process controls

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP / MES systems

Job description

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend . We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

Job Summary: The Quality Engineer plans, coordinates, and executes quality engineering activities that ensure products and manufacturing processes meet customer, regulatory, and Spectrum Control requirements. This role provides technical support across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, with emphasis on inspection methods, process controls, statistical analysis, auditing, corrective action, and continuous improvement.

Working within a high-reliability electronics manufacturing environment, the Quality Engineer analyzes performance trends, resolves product and process issues, supports supplier quality, and helps maintain the effectiveness of the site’s quality management system.

Compensation Range: The expected compensation for this position is $85,000 - $115,000 annually.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide technical quality support to Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality personnel regarding product and process inspections, sampling plans, audit requirements, process controls, and statistical applications.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve inspection methods, measurement techniques, sampling plans, and process-monitoring systems.
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC), capability analysis, trend analysis, and other quality tools to evaluate process performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Investigate internal, supplier, and customer quality issues; lead or support root-cause analysis and corrective action using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5 Whys, and A3.
• Prepare clear and timely corrective and preventive action documentation and verify the effectiveness of implemented actions.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the site’s quality management system.
• Plan and conduct internal quality audits to verify compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards.
• Maintain accurate quality records, procedures, work instructions, inspection documentation, and other quality-system materials.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Purchasing to evaluate supplier capabilities, quality performance, inspection and test methods, and nonconforming material.
• Review and analyze quality metrics and performance trends; communicate findings and recommend actions to improve product quality, process capability, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure key product characteristics, technical requirements, and contractual quality expectations are understood and satisfied.
• Participate in cross-functional continuous-improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving yield, controlling variation, and preventing recurrence.
• Promote proven corrective actions and quality best practices across applicable products, processes, and work areas.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
• Three to five years of quality engineering or related experience within a manufacturing environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience applying quality engineering tools, structured problem-solving methods, and root-cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of inspection methods, process controls, sampling techniques, auditing, and Statistical Process Control.
• Ability to analyze technical and quality data, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and web-based business systems.
• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in electronics, microelectronics, or another high-reliability manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of electronic component and assembly manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, ISO 9001, and AS9100 requirements.
• Familiarity with MIL-PRF-38534 or other applicable military and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience supporting supplier quality, customer corrective actions, and internal or external audits.
• Experience with continuous-improvement tools and cross-functional team facilitation.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification or willingness to pursue certification.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a combination of office and electronics manufacturing environment in our Marlborough, MA facility.
• Regular interaction with manufacturing operations, inspection areas, engineering teams, suppliers, and customers may be required.
• Must be able to follow all applicable safety, quality, security, and environmental requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Third-Party Recruiters

Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact [e-mail].