Quality Engineer: Precision Optics & Reliability

ipgjobs; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Photonics in Marlborough, MA is hiring a Quality Engineer to support product quality and reliability across System products. You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations to ensure quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include analyzing data, conducting root-cause investigations, and supporting CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives on the floor and in documentation. Onsite role with strong collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing or quality engineering role.
• Experience with quality tools and methodologies (Six Sigma, SPC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and verify product quality and reliability requirements.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct root cause investigations using structured methods (5 Whys, fishbone, 8D).
• Support containment actions and quality system improvements.

Skills

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field

Tools

Six Sigma

SPC

Excel

Minitab

Job description

IPG Photonics in Marlborough, MA is hiring a Quality Engineer to support product quality and reliability across System products. You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations to ensure quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include analyzing data, conducting root-cause investigations, and supporting CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives on the floor and in documentation. Onsite role with strong collaboration across functions.