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Quality Engineer

Morgan Advanced Materials · New Bedford, MA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Quality
Base pay
$74k–$112k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Morgan Advanced Materials (industrial) in New Bedford, MA. Design/specify gauging and test equipment for inspectors.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, SPC, FMEA, Control plans, MSA / Gage R&R, CAPA
Base pay
$74k–$112k

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $102k–$147k. This one lists $74k–$112k.

Median of the low and high ends of 65 live postings that list pay, out of 99 quality engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 98 other live quality postings in Massachusetts.

Base pay
About 21% below similar roles

Typical $97k–$138k, from 51 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 64%
  • FDA / GMP 44%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 44%
  • ✓ CAPA 38%
  • ✓ ISO 13485 37%
  • ✓ FMEA 35%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for MSA / Gage R&R, PLC, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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requirements

of our customers and 3rd party registrars and are consistent with established standards, customer specifications, and production goals. The role is an exciting opportunity to join a global, dynamic, Hi-Tech team, supporting the medical and aerospace industries. We are the industry leader in development and manufacturer of ceramic to metal seals for both Aerospace and Medical markets. We help improve the quality of life with our implantable medical components, and we ensure the safety of travelers by developing multiple components for the Aerospace industry.

Essential Functions

  • ◆Update documentation, train and implement quality processes such as MRB, RMA, CAPA and NCMR.
  • ◆Direct MRB activities including facilitating MRB, tracking non-conformances and analyzing NCMRs and RMAs.
  • ◆Perform analytical investigations and develop root cause for non-conformances and deviations as identified through scrap analysis, NCMRs and RMAs.
  • ◆Responsible for maintaining CAPA database.
  • ◆Coordinate RMA process including approval, verification upon receipt, disposition and issuance of subsequent CAPAs. Respond to customer related SCARs as required.
  • ◆Issue, monitor and evaluate CAPAs for effectiveness and timeliness.
  • ◆Create and/or process ECOs, process routers, drawings and other written documentation in accordance with quality system requirements.
  • ◆Monitor supplier performance through scorecard/grading, analyzing RI measurement data (SQC) and tracking NCMRs. Perform supplier audits and visits as required.
  • ◆Maintain internal auditing program to sustain certification to ISO standards while maintaining the effectiveness of the system.
  • ◆Responsible for internal, 3rd party, and customer audits.
  • ◆Analyze data and generate reports from ERP data using Minitab and Excel.
  • ◆Responsible for internal quality audits per ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS 9100 and ISO 13485.
  • ◆Create validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) execute protocols and document reports when required. Assist in DOEs, ANOVA and other analytical methods to optimize processes.
  • ◆Develop, document and train inspectors using internal procedures and GD&T guidelines. Design/specify gauging and test equipment for inspectors.
  • ◆Implement and maintain SPC and SQC using Infinity QS.
  • ◆Develop quality plans, pFMEAs, and FMEAs for new and existing products. Assist with developing control plans and other documentation during new product development.
  • ◆Conduct capability studies and complete variation reduction activities to improve processes.
  • ◆Compile and write training material and conduct training sessions on quality tools & techniques.
  • ◆Create/update RI & Final Product MIR cards for product inspection and testing.
  • ◆Set up, program and operate CMM and SmartScope, as well as other measurement/inspection tools. Improve measurement techniques and detection methods using GRR, MSAs, and poke-a-yoke.
  • ◆Communicate effectively with production associates to understand issues/concerns and quickly move to countermeasure.
  • ◆Research and propose innovative documentation, training and inspection methods, including electronic record retention, automated visual inspection and inspector certification programs.
  • ◆Knowledge of Solidworks or AutoCAD is preferred.
  • ◆Perform various tasks as needed from supervisor.
  • ◆Conduct all tasks in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal EHS regulations and with Morgan New Bedford, MA EHS Guidelines. Guidelines include but not limited to participation in required EHS training and use of proper PPE. Employees are responsible for reporting hazardous conditions and job-related injuries or illnesses to their supervisor.

Requirements

  • ✓Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical from an accredited college or university.
  • ✓2+ years working experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Aerospace/Medical Manufacturing environment
  • ✓ASQ-CQE Certification is desirable, but not required.
  • ✓This position requires use of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
  • ✓Individual must be a:
  • ✓Citizen of the United States, or
  • ✓Permanent resident alien of the United States, or
  • ✓Protected individual as define
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Overview

Morgan Advanced Materials is a world leader in advanced materials science and engineering of ceramics, carbon and composites. We operate in a series of well-defined markets where our applications expertise offers our customers a valuable differentiator, engineering high-specification materials, components and sub-assembly parts that solve their challenging technical problems.

The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.

The business employs advanced materials science and applications expertise to produce parts that enhance reliability or improve the performance of its customers’ products. Much of what the global business unit makes is used in demanding, harsh or critical environments. Our Technical Ceramics business works in selected segments of the electronics, energy, healthcare, industrial, petrochemicals, security and transport markets, typically in close collaborative customer relationships.

Group Key Figures: Revenue £910m (2020), ~7,500 employees, manufacturing in 30+ countries, and customers in 100+ countries. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Job Purpose

The Quality Engineer role is a position reporting directly to the Quality Manager, ensuring manufacturing processes, methods, equipment, and quality systems meet or exceed the

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