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Associate Failure Analysis Engineer
Location: Acton, MA
Pay Rate: $50/hour
We are hiring an Associate Failure Analysis Engineer for a temporary contract opportunity supporting a leading medical device manufacturing environment. This hands-on quality engineering role focuses on failure analysis, root cause investigations, product testing, and quality system compliance for FDA-regulated products.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct product testing, failure analysis, and root cause investigations.
- Perform complaint and quality investigation triage, including in-depth technical reviews.
- Analyze quality data, identify trends, and create reports using Excel.
- Review production records, lot acceptance documentation, and quality system records.
- Support CAPA, nonconformance investigations, audits, and quality compliance activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows.
- Assist during FDA and ISO 13485 audits and inspections.
- Troubleshoot new product failure modes and recommend corrective actions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
- 2 years of quality, manufacturing, failure analysis, or engineering experience preferred.
- Experience in medical devices, regulated manufacturing, laboratory, or quality environments is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of QSR, ISO 13485, CAPA, NCR, Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, or ASQ methodologies preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills with experience creating and analyzing charts and trends.
- Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience is a plus.
- Excellent technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
Employee Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter/Parking Accounts
- People Perks Program
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
If you're a detail-oriented engineer with experience in quality engineering, failure analysis, root cause investigation, and medical device manufacturing, apply today for this exciting contract opportunity in Acton, MA.
The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.
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