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Michael Page
Senior Quality Engineer
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What they do
A Director of Quality Assurance oversees and directs the overall operations of quality assurance within a company to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.
$165,419 / year median in Massachusetts
-1% projected decline
Job Description
- Own validation & quality strategy at a cutting-edge GMP site
- High-impact role supporting NPI and advanced manufacturing About Our Client This is an innovative, global manufacturing organization known for operating in highly regulated industries and delivering critical solutions worldwide.
- Lead validation, qualification, and risk management activities across products and processes
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) with strong quality oversight and compliance guidance
- Develop and maintain QMS processes, including procedures, templates, and documentation
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and R D to drive quality initiatives
- Oversee verification & validation (V&V) lifecycle for new and existing products
- Investigate nonconformances, deviations, and complaints using structured RCA methodologies
- Drive CAPA effectiveness using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FMEA
- Ensure all product and process changes are risk-assessed and compliant with standards
- Contribute to internal audit programs and support audit readiness
- Train and coach teams on quality systems, validation, and best practices
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and risk-based thinking 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.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline
- 5+ years of Quality Assurance experience in a regulated industry
- Strong knowledge of ISO 13485 and
ISO 9001
standards- Hands-on experience with validation methodologies and V&V processes
- Solid understanding of design and development lifecycle (NPI-focused)
- Proven track record in CAPA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
- Experience conducting internal audits (Lead Auditor certification a plus)
- Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment What's on Offer Competitive salary ranging from $95000 to $118000 USD annually.