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Quality Engineer

Rapiscan Systems
Billerica, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
Overview

Rapiscan, an OSI Systems Company is seeking a Sr Quality Engineer, based out of Billerica, MA.

Rapiscan Systems, an OSI Systems, Inc. company, designs, manufactures and markets security and inspection systems worldwide. Our products are used to inspect baggage, cargo, people, vehicles and other objects for weapons, explosives, drugs and other contraband. Rapiscan Systems security and inspection devices can be found in a wide range of locations such as airports, border crossings, railway stations, seaports and terminals, government and military installations, and nuclear facilities.

Champion The Following Quality Functions

  • Ensuring that Quality, Manufacturability, and Testability are considered throughout the design process and product lifecycle
  • Developing Work Instruction for Incoming, In-Process and Final Inspection
  • Training inspectors on Work Instructions, metrology tools, blueprints and schematics
  • Leading Root Cause and Corrective Actions to reduce the Cost of Poor Quality
  • Ensuring the manufacturing sites adhere to Quality and Operations Standard Operating Processes as defined in the business’s QMS
  • Collection and presentation of Quality metrics

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Senior Quality Engineer will play a pivotal role in identifying, aligning, and standardizing best practices across Rapiscan Systems global manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

  • Own inspection Work Instructions
  • Verify Operations In-Process tests meet the system requirements
  • Represent Quality during the new product introduction process
  • Represent Quality at Change Control Boards (CCBs and Deviation approvals) for production programs
  • Build collaborative relationships and partner with the other departments to successfully lead quality initiatives
  • Facilitate problem solving, root cause analysis, and other continuous improvement initiatives on product quality issues
  • Lead the creation, collection, and presentation of data defined by the QMS
  • Lead internal audits

Critical Success Factors

The following critical success factors represent those most critical in year one to ensure success:

  • Establish strong, trust-based working relationships with the leadership team, peers, and their own team across Rapiscan sites
  • Establish strong, trust-based working relationships with external auditors, customers, and governing bodies
  • Influence leadership through strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Able to work on multiple projects and prioritize accordingly
  • Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
  • Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.
  • Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in engineering, business, or another relevant area required. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Quality, Operations, and/or Engineering functions in complex manufacturing industries with significant regulatory exposure
  • Product design and development process experience
  • In-depth knowledge of ISO9001
  • Knowledge of ISO14001 is desirable
  • Working knowledge of additional quality standards, product regulations, and certification processes such as AS9100, TSA, ECAC, EASA, etc is desirable
  • ISO9001 auditor experience, with Lead Auditor experience preferred
  • Proven experience in leading and driving continuous improvement initiatives, using quality tools and techniques such as Six Sigma, 8D, root cause analysis, etc
  • AS9145 APQP/PAPP, Six Sigma or Lean certification is desirable
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
  • Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders

Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI

Pay may range from $109,000 to $125,000

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

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OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.

Salary : $109,000 - $125,000

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