Quality Engineer

Xico Lighting; Mishawum (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

A lighting manufacturer in Woburn, MA seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure product excellence. You will oversee QA inspections, lead root cause analysis, and collaborate with teams for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 5+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, and familiarity with compliance standards. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a quality role within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of advanced quality tools and compliance standards.
• Hands-on leader comfortable in diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA inspections and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve quality issues.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma for manufacturing improvements.

Skills

Quality assurance expertise

Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ISO 9001 compliance

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Overview

Quality Engineer — Location: Woburn, MA (On-site). Reports To: Engineering Manager.

About Xico Lighting

Xico Lighting is a rapidly growing manufacturer of spec-grade architectural lighting, driven by precision, performance, and design excellence. As we expand our in-house manufacturing and engineering capabilities, we’re seeking a Quality Engineer who not only ensures compliance and reliability today, but also brings the technical skills to shape quality into our next generation of products and processes.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of operations and engineering — a hands-on engineer with leadership potential who can apply engineering tools to drive quality, continuous improvement and innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Customer Support to resolve quality issues and warranty claims.
• Oversee QA inspections, audits, corrective actions, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure customer requirements and regulatory standards are consistently met.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Design to integrate quality into new product development (NPI).
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA), FMEA, and reliability testing for lighting assemblies and components.
• Develop test fixtures, inspection methods, and process controls to reduce variation and defects.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma and data-driven approaches to improve manufacturing efficiency and yield.
• Champion a culture of precision, accountability, and continuous improvement across the factory.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in a quality role within manufacturing; lighting, electronics, or high-precision assembly experience a strong plus.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, UL/ETL compliance, Lean/Six Sigma, and advanced quality tools.
• Experience with failure analysis, test method development, and process engineering.
• ERP/MRP systems familiarity and ability to use data for decision-making.
• Hands-on leader, equally comfortable on the factory floor, in the lab, and in front of customers.

Why Join Xico Lighting?

At Xico, you’ll have the chance to shape the quality discipline from the ground up while influencing the future of product development and manufacturing. This is a role for someone who wants to make an immediate impact while also growing into a strategic quality engineering leader.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career alongside a passionate, collaborative team redefining architectural lighting.