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# Lead Quality Engineer in Bedford

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Bedford, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $65,000.0 - $75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CAD Data Exchange, Microsoft Office, SAP (Applications)
- **Published:** September 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/lead-quality-engineer-bedford-31648118

## About the Role

* Proven experience in a Quality Engineering or Lead Quality role within a manufacturing, engineering or defence environment.
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 * Strong experience conducting Root Cause Analysis and implementing corrective actions.
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 * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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 * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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 * Strong decision-making capability and the confidence to drive issues through to resolution.
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 * Experience working within regulated Quality Management Systems.
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 * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
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 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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 * Experience with SAP Quality Module.
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 * Knowledge of ISO quality standards and auditing processes.
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 * Background in CNC machining, manufacturing, materials engineering or low-volume/high-value production.
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 * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD data.
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 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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## Description

As Lead Quality Engineer, you will act as the focal point for all quality-related activities across assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory and business requirements. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, programme management, supply chain and customer stakeholders, you will lead investigations, manage quality issues and drive improvements that enhance product performance, reliability and customer satisfaction.


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