Quality Engineer - Manufacturing - Reading, MA

Join a Growing Manufacturer

Join a growing manufacturer and make a direct impact on product quality. Own quality improvements while working closely with leadership.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization known for producing innovative products used across a variety of industries. The company offers a collaborative environment where employees have the opportunity to influence product quality, operational performance, and long-term business success.

Job Description

• Develop, implement, and enhance quality standards, procedures, and control systems to support manufacturing excellence.
• Investigate warranty claims and supplier-related quality issues, driving corrective actions and long-term improvements.
• Ensure products and manufacturing processes comply with regulatory standards and certification requirements.
• Design and oversee testing methods, process validations, and quality assurance programs to maintain product reliability.
• Manage calibration and maintenance activities for testing and production equipment.
• Lead corrective and preventive action initiatives to resolve quality concerns and improve processes.
• Oversee customer complaint investigations and implement sustainable solutions.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to develop and optimize manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Provide technical expertise and quality support across product lines.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, or Design Engineering.
• Experience supporting quality processes, manufacturing operations, and testing of electrical products; lighting industry experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, supplier, and customer teams.

What's on Offer

• High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Opportunity to lead impactful quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Diverse responsibilities spanning manufacturing, supplier quality, customer quality, and compliance.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Ability to influence product performance and operational excellence across the organization.

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Quality, Technical

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Location: Reading

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant Name: Emma White

Job Reference: JN-082026-7082510