Quality Engineer Associate Jobs in Somerville, MA

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Quality Engineer - 1st Shift

The Quality Engineer oversees all Quality Assurance functions at the plant level throughout product launch and lifetime cycles. Operating in a collaborative manufacturing environment, the Quality Engineer works closely with internal production teams and external customers to ensure products and processes meet predetermined technical and regulatory specifications.

About Us

Orion Castings is North America's leading full-service aluminum, zinc, and magnesium die casting manufacturer. Since 1970, we have produced the highest-quality die cast parts and assemblies for major customers, sharing a deep dedication to stretching the boundaries of what's possible in manufacturing.

Our Cambridge Division is one of Orion Castings' longest-running facilities. Founded in 1945, Cambridge has been providing contract manufacturing die casting worldwide for more than 80 years. Operating out of a massive 300,000-square-foot facility, we provide a large-scale environment for expert manufacturing services, making advanced aluminum die cast parts for the aerospace, medical device, robotics, and defense industries.

At Orion Castings, we build careers-not jobs. There is a reason why so many of our team members celebrate 20+ years with the company. Start here, retire here, and grow with us.

Compensation & Benefits

We value our team members and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to help you build a long-term career here:

• Compensation: $64,700 - $86,600 / year (Salary based on experience)
• Schedule: 1st Shift
• Growth & Education: Tuition Reimbursement and structured Career Development programs
• Retirement: 401(k) with company matching
• Healthcare: Health insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental & Vision: Comprehensive dental and vision insurance plans
• Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO)

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• QMS Compliance: Ensure the organization's Quality Management System conforms to customer, internal, AS9100/ISO 9001, and regulatory/legal requirements. Direct the activities of the AS/ISO Administrator to maintain system integrity.
• Standards & Procedures: Establish, monitor, and evaluate procedures for maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and safety across all manufacturing lines.
• Product Launches (APQP & PPAP): Oversee APQP activity at the plant level regarding the development and documentation of Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plans. Prepare and submit customer PPAPs.
• Customer Liaison: Act as the primary technical liaison with external parties on matters relating to quality, including managing timely responses to customer corrective action requests (RMA) and returned products.
• Continuous Improvement: Organize, promote, and lead companywide quality improvement efforts using data collection, control charting, dimensional inspection, and experimental design techniques.
• Work Instructions & Training: Oversee the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of Quality Control work instructions, and lead the training of value stream personnel in statistical methods.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively participate in production meetings with the sales, engineering, programming, and manufacturing teams to identify areas for quality improvement.
• Team Development: Drive growth, track performance, and provide training resources within the quality department to support succession planning and internal career pathing.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally involving machining or metal casting.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions from extensive mathematical or diagram-based technical instructions.
• Communication: Advanced written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively interact with, influence, and build trust across all levels of the organization-from floor production associates to corporate senior leadership.
• Software Proficiency: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Minitab statistical analysis software.

Position Notes & Technical Requirements

• Location & Relocation: This position is based on-site at our North Billerica, MA facility. Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this role; local candidates or those willing to relocate at their own expense will be considered.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Orion Castings is unable to provide visa sponsorship (such as H-1B sponsorship) now or in the future for this position.