Validation Engineer

Quality Engineer / Test Engineer

Location: Burlington, MA

Pay Rate: $36.20 - $46.58/hour

Work Type: Hybrid (Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Duration: 6 Months Contract with Possible Extensions

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer / Test Engineer to support product validation and testing activities for new and existing product features. This role focuses on developing and improving test protocols, analyzing data, and ensuring testing processes meet quality and performance standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with statistical tools, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in testing and validation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain test protocols for new product features
• Execute product validation and testing activities
• Analyze test data using statistical tools and generate performance reports
• Evaluate and improve existing test methods and procedures
• Create and maintain testing documentation, including data capture forms and digital requests
• Compile and report testing status across multiple programs
• Review test plans and identify potential gaps or risks
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and program teams to ensure test completion
• Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Experience supporting product validation, testing, or quality engineering activities
• Strong data analysis skills using statistical tools
• Experience with documentation and reporting processes
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma (LSS) knowledge or certification
• DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) experience
• Experience using statistical analysis tools such as:
• Minitab
• JMP
• Experience working in a product development or manufacturing environment
• Experience using project or issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule with required onsite collaboration days
• Cross-functional engineering and quality team environment
• Focus on product validation, testing accuracy, and process improvement
• Standard business hours schedule

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Global and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Global and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.