Quality Engineer II - Defined Term

Boston Scientific · Quincy, MA

Level: Engineer
Team: Quality
Travel: 10%
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 2+ years
Industry: Medical devices
Posted: 9 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Boston Scientific (medical devices) in Quincy, MA. ● Identify and implement effective process control systems to support the development, qualification and ongoing manufacturing of products that meet or exceed internal and external requirements.

They ask for: 2+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause
Day to day: about 10% travel · relocation help

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $107k–$155k.

Median of the low and high ends of 55 live postings that list pay, out of 91 quality engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 90 other live quality postings in Massachusetts.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Root cause 63%
FDA / GMP 46%
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 41%
CAPA 37%
ISO 13485 33%
Supplier quality 30%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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This plant: Boston Scientific in Quincy

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About the role

Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work.

Boston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day.

The Quality Engineer II will utilize quality engineering methodologies, systems and practices within a manufacturing environment. This is a one-year defined-term position dedicated to supporting Project Astria, a sustaining manufacturing initiative focused on Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) and Neuromodulation (NM) final packaging operations at the Quincy Distribution Center (DC). As the dedicated Quality resource supporting Project Astria, this engineer will serve as a key Quality representative responsible for implementing manufacturing process controls, communicating quality assurance

requirements

and supporting divisional and corporate quality initiatives, goals and objectives. This role offers the opportunity to be a key contributor within a growing production support area while ensuring the continued quality, compliance and performance of manufacturing operations.

qualifications

● Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, life science or a related discipline.

● Minimum of 2 years' experience in the medical device industry or a similar regulated industry in a role directly supporting manufacturing or production.

● Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, process improvement and root cause analysis.

● Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

● Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.

● Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

● Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred qualifications

● Experience supporting supply chain or distribution operations.

● Exposure to packaging and final packaging manufacturing requirements.

● Exposure to localization requirements.

● Proven ability to influence without direct authority.

● Strong attention to detail.

Minimum Salary: $ 75100

Maximum Salary: $ 142600

For MA positions : It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

This is a one-year defined-term position supporting Project Astria.

Your

will include

● Identify and implement effective process control systems to support the development, qualification and ongoing manufacturing of products that meet or exceed internal and external requirements.

● Serve as an effective team contributor by supporting quality disciplines, decisions and best practices.

● Apply systematic problem-solving methodologies to identify, prioritize, communicate and resolve quality issues.

● Support the development and execution of consistent, streamlined business systems that effectively identify and resolve quality issues.

● Collaborate cross-functionally with local and divisional team members on assigned projects to ensure compliance with quality system requirements.

● Evaluate, review and approve project plans, risk management files and process verification activities.

● Provide quality engineering support for Project Astria, ensuring compliant and efficient sustaining manufacturing operations for Cardiac Rhythm Management and Neuromodulation final packaging at the Quincy Distribution Center.

● Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all documented quality processes and procedures.