Senior Quality Systems Engineer
Philips · Bedford, MA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $102k–$164k
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at Philips (medical devices) in Bedford, MA. At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, CAPA, ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, Internal audits
- Base pay
- $102k–$164k
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $97k–$131k. This one lists $102k–$164k.
Median of the low and high ends of 36 live postings that list pay, out of 56 quality engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 55 other live quality postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- About 18% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $97k–$130k, from 35 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 73%
- ✓ FDA / GMP 55%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 55%
- ✓ ISO 13485 50%
- ✓ CAPA 48%
- FMEA 45%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Philips in Bedford
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Full description from PhilipsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Your role
- ◆Takes ownership of Quality processes including-Audits, Document Control, Training, CAPA etc. ensuring that QMS is efficient and meets the regulatory requirements.
- ◆Analyzes QMS metrics and performance indicators, preparing detailed reports that highlight trends, deviations, and areas for improvement, and presenting findings to senior management.
- ◆Contributes to the development, implementation, and revision of QMS processes, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality manuals, ensuring their accuracy, clarity, and compliance with relevant standards.
- ◆Conducts risk assessments activities, identifying potential risks to regulatory compliance, quality and QMS integrity, and developing robust mitigation strategies to minimize their impact.
- ◆Participates in continuous improvement initiatives within the QMS, proposing and implementing enhancements to processes, tools, and systems to drive overall quality performance and operational excellence.
- ◆Applies specialized knowledge in breadth and/or depth to a variety of issues and projects within the team, ensuring effective solutions and innovative approaches to complex challenges.
- ◆Participate in training sessions to stay updated on quality standards and QMS procedures, actively engaging in learning opportunities to enhance understanding of industry regulations and best practices.
- ◆Cultivates effective relationships with internal and external partners, providing influence over projects and peer groups by demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the area of specialization.
- ◆Leads cross-functional problem-solving sessions to address significant QMS issues, utilizing structured methodologies like root cause analysis and driving the implementation of solutions.
- ◆Prepares for and participates in external regulatory audits and inspections by ensuring readiness of documentation, processes, and records, and provide responses to audit findings in collaboration with stakeholders.
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Job Title
Senior Quality Systems Engineer
Job Description
The Senior Quality Systems Engineer is responsible for ensuring an efficient/compliant Quality Management System (QMS), including analysis, development and revision of QMS processes, performance monitoring and continuous improvement, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.
You're the right fit if
- •You have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in FDA/ISO 13485 medical device quality operations/manufacturing environments, with a focus on QMS compliance, documenting QMS changes, gap assessments, Audits, Document Control, Training, CAPA’s, etc.
- •You have experience managing/maintaining training metrics/matrix.
- •You have proven experience leading cross-functional teams and the ability to mentor less experienced engineers.
- •You have detailed experience/knowledge in CAPA processes, including problem identification, root cause analysis/tools, implementation of solutions to prevent recurrence and drive continuous improvement.
- •You’re experienced in Data analysis, understanding QMS metrics/key performance indicators (KPI), preparing detailed reports that highlight trends, deviations, areas for improvement, and presenting findings to senior management.
- •You’re able to build/cultivate relationships with supervisors, functional peer groups, internal/external stakeholders, suppliers etc.
- •You have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (Required), in Quality, Engineering or similar disciplines. ASQ-CQE, ISO Lead Auditor certifications-desired.
- •You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than a part. For our Office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time (5 days per week) presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. This is an Office-based role.
About Philips
We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality. healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.
- •Learn more about our business .
- •Discover our rich and exciting history.
- •Learn more about our purpose.
- •Learn more about our culture.
Philips Transparency Details
- •The pay range for this position in Bedford, MA is $102,480 to $163,968.
At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.
Additional Information
- •US work authorization is a precondition of employment. T he company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.
- •Company relocation benefits WILL NOT be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Bedford, MA.
- •May require travel up to 10%.
This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is s