Quality Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Quality Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in the state's large medtech, defense, aerospace, and biopharma sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level quality technician through senior and principal engineer. The most active hiring is in the Greater Boston corridor, Worcester, and the Route 128 technology belt, where employers like Raytheon Technologies, Boston Scientific, and Bristol Myers Squibb maintain significant quality engineering headcounts. The most sought-after specialties include ISO 13485 and FDA regulatory compliance, supplier quality, and process validation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles189+
Top employerKatalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring69
Work type62% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Infineon Technologies
Graduate - Quality Control Engineer
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Infineon Technologies
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Graduate - Quality Control Engineer
Infineon Technologies
Leominster, Massachusetts
Account Management
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$66k - $90k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Insulet Corporation
Quality Engineer - NPI Programs
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Insulet Corporation
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Quality Engineer - NPI Programs
Insulet Corporation
Acton, Massachusetts
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$70k - $106k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5,001-10,000

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Senior Quality Engineer
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Senior Quality Engineer
Energetiq Technology Inc
Wilmington, Massachusetts
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$107k - $117k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Bio-Techne
Supplier Quality Engineer
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Bio-Techne
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Supplier Quality Engineer
Bio-Techne
Devens, Massachusetts
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Support
Laboratory Science
$73k - $120k/yr
ISO certification audits
1,001-5,000

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Boston Scientific
Principal Design Quality Assurance Engineer
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Boston Scientific
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Principal Design Quality Assurance Engineer
Boston Scientific
Waltham, Massachusetts
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Biomedical Engineering
$107k - $203k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Quality Engineer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
13 jobs
Devens
13 jobs
Wilmington
11 jobs
Chelmsford
10 jobs
Marlborough
7 jobs
North Reading
7 jobs
Acton
6 jobs
Cambridge
6 jobs
Westborough
6 jobs

Quality Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
    Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences13
  • VulcanForms
    VulcanForms7
  • Raytheon
    Raytheon6
  • Amazon
    Amazon6
  • Analog Devices
    Analog Devices5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical Devices
  • Science & Research

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality engineer jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field required
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) credential strongly preferred by Massachusetts employers
  • Experience with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 or ISO 13485 for medical device or biopharma roles
  • Proficiency with statistical process control tools such as Minitab or equivalent software
  • Familiarity with DFMEA, PFMEA, CAPA, and root cause analysis methodologies
  • Working knowledge of AS9100 or NADCAP standards for aerospace and defense roles

Quality Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality engineer in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts does not require a state-issued license to work as a quality engineer, so the path focuses on education and professional credentials. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, biomedical, or a related engineering discipline. The ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) exam is the most recognized credential and is weighted heavily by Massachusetts medtech and defense employers. Candidates targeting regulated industries like medical devices should also study FDA quality system regulations early in their career.

Which companies hire quality engineers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring quality engineers in Massachusetts right now include Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, VulcanForms, and Raytheon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's deep concentration of medical device, biopharma, and defense contractors means quality engineer demand is spread across large multinationals and specialized mid-size manufacturers anchored along the Route 128 corridor and greater Boston area.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most quality engineer jobs?

The cities with the most quality engineer openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Devens, and Wilmington. Boston and its immediate suburbs drive the largest share because of the region's dense biopharma and medtech cluster, while Worcester and smaller Route 128 communities reflect the manufacturing and defense contractors that have operated there for decades, pulling quality engineering talent away from the metro core.

Are there remote quality engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality engineering is largely a hands-on discipline requiring physical presence on the production floor, in supplier facilities, or in laboratory environments, so full remote positions are uncommon. About 38% of quality engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those postings tend to cover supplier quality auditing, documentation, or quality systems roles that can be done without daily on-site work.

How can I get hired as a quality engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or quality assurance associate role, which large Massachusetts medtech and defense manufacturers use as a direct pipeline into quality engineering. Employers like Boston Scientific and Raytheon Technologies run structured new-graduate and rotational programs that include quality functions. Candidates who complete an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) credential or finish a co-op through a Massachusetts engineering program gain a measurable edge when competing against others with similar degree backgrounds.

Where can I find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across medtech, aerospace, defense, and biopharma employers. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly through the listings on this page.

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