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Quality Engineer

Ralliant · Boxborough, MA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Quality
Travel
5%
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Ralliant (industrial) in Boxborough, MA. Track, analyze, and prepare countermeasures for factory quality issues such as rework and scrap.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, SPC, FMEA, PPAP
Day to day
about 5% travel

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

Quality Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $102k–$147k.

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.

Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 98 other live quality postings in Massachusetts.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $97k–$138k, from 52 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ 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 PPAP, APQP, Machining, Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
    • How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
    • The posting says about 5% travel. Between which sites?
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This plant: Ralliant in Boxborough

1 other open role at this site.

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Essential functions

  • ◆Provide Quality leadership to ensure we meet customer and Gems-Setra expectations by driving continuous improvement in key quality metrics.
  • ◆Utilize practical problem-solving techniques to lead team in root cause analysis and resolution of complex quality issues.
  • ◆Utilize Ralliant Business System (RBS) tools to make process improvements.
  • ◆Maintain and update procedures, processes, and documentation.
  • ◆Generate Engineering Change requests when finding drawing and BOM errors for corrections.
  • ◆Participate in and/or lead Daily Management and material review board (MRB) reviews.
  • ◆Initiate and complete product non-conformance reports (FAR, CAR, 8D) documentation for supplier defects. Maintain regular communication with supplier regarding quality expectations and swift resolution of issues and complaints.
  • ◆Manage containment actions for supplier issues including sorting, rework, and inspection.
  • ◆Track, analyze, and prepare countermeasures for factory quality issues such as rework and scrap.
  • ◆Plan and direct activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for manufacturing processes, material, and products.
  • ◆Utilize and maintain team PFMEA and Control Plan documentation. Lead team in RPN reduction actions.
  • ◆Support team for new product launches in the development of APQP documents (FMEAs, Control Plans, PPAPs).
  • ◆Perform internal audits of product and processes.
  • ◆Prepare and calculate daily and monthly KPI metrics for team analysis and action.
  • ◆Lead validation and risk reduction efforts for new products and processes.
  • ◆Facilitate customer and/or supplier audits and visits with team. Lead corrective actions as required from audits.
  • ◆Maintain ISO and customer regulatory

requirements

within team.

Education required

  • ✓Bachelor of Science degree from four-year college or university required; engineering degree preferred.

Experience required

  • ✓Excellent academic record (GPA: 3.0 minimum)
  • ✓3+ years relevant experience in manufacturing environment; other engineering experience and/or internships will be considered
  • ✓Effective interpersonal skills
  • ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • ✓Experience leading projects.
  • ✓Ability to read and interpret documents such as blue prints, regulations, and quality system related procedure manuals and standards.
  • ✓Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • ✓Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as statistical process control, design of experiments, design for manufacturing, and six sigma problem solving methods.

Preferred experience

  • ✓Experience with fabrication processes like welding, brazing, and machining preferred.
  • ✓Experience with automotive style quality expectations preferred.
  • ✓ISO 9001 and/or 13485 Lead Auditor certification

Travel required

  • ✓Ability to travel domestically (<5%) to customer or supplier sites.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

Show full description ↓

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join our team in the Boxborough, MA facility. This individual would have responsibility for the internal and external quality of their assigned mini-factory(s). You will organize and execute on audit and compliance activities to ensure that our customer base receives the highest level of product quality. You will work with a team of professionals utilizing a Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing mindset to meet or exceed customer and corporate quality expectations.

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