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Senior NPI Quality Engineer (Hardware)
$150K–$195K
Boston, MA · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years; no alternatives stated.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Participates in E-Verify to determine employment eligibility.
About the job
Leads product quality for multiple hardware programs from concept through launch, including quality planning, risk management, validation, and manufacturing readiness.
What you'll do
- Own quality planning, risk management, validation, and launch readiness across hardware development programs.
- Lead cross-functional and supplier efforts to identify and resolve product and manufacturing quality risks.
- Drive data-based problem solving and contribute to Product Quality systems, standards, and team development.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in Product Quality, NPI Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Product Engineering, or related roles supporting complex hardware.
- Experience leading quality for complex hardware through development, validation, manufacturing readiness, and launch.
- Knowledge of quality methods including DFMEA, PFMEA, CTQ, DOE, SPC, MSA, GR&R, root cause analysis, CAPA/8D, and statistical quality methods.
Nice to have
- Experience with global suppliers and contract manufacturing partners in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Pay
$150,000 - $195,000 USD base salary
Tools
DFMEA, PFMEA, CTQ, DOE, SPC, MSA, GR&R, CAPA/8D
AI focus
Embrace and use AI tools in day-to-day work, ensuring AI-assisted work meets the same quality standards as personal contributions.
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