VulcanForms
Lead Product Quality Engineer - Industrials
$117K–$162K
Newburyport, MA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 13, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of progressive quality engineering experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field preferred.
About the job
Leads quality strategy and execution across product programs, from initial validation through ongoing production, in VulcanForms’ Industrials business unit.
What you'll do
- Lead product lifecycle quality, including process validations, verification, and new product introductions.
- Investigate non-conformances, lead material review boards, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Own statistical process control, quality documentation, and quality engineering guidance for junior team members.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of progressive quality engineering experience in a highly regulated advanced manufacturing environment.
- Mastery of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), process capability studies, and formal risk management tools (DFMEA/PFMEA).
- Hands-on experience under AS9100 or ISO 13485 quality management systems.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field preferred.
- Familiarity with metal alloys, metallurgy, precision machining, or metal additive manufacturing; ASQ certifications (CQE, CRE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt a plus.
Pay
$117,400 to $161,500 (base salary)
Tools
AS9100, ISO 13485, SPC, DFMEA, PFMEA, IQ/OQ/PQ
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