Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in Acton, MA

A Field Engineer in the quality control industry is responsible for overseeing, inspecting, and assessing the quality of products, processes, and systems to ensure they meet the required standards and regulations. They carry out site visits, perform tests, analyze data, and write reports on their findings. Additionally, they may also be tasked with troubleshooting and fixing problems identified during inspections. Their role is crucial in preventing defects, reducing manufacturing costs, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining a company's reputation.

To be successful, a Field Engineer should have a strong understanding of quality control methods and regulations, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. They also need good communication skills to effectively report their findings and suggest improvements. A Field Engineer should have a degree in engineering or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) are also beneficial. Prior to becoming a Field Engineer, a person may have roles as a Quality Control Inspector, Junior Engineer, or Process Engineer.

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Smyth Companies

Operational Excellence Manager

Smyth-Boston is seeking candidates who take pride in what they do, love being part of something great, enjoy learning, teaching and creating new opportunities for our employees and customers. From...

QA Specialist II

  • Lexington, MA (11 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lexington, MA (11 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 17 hours ago

Responsibilities include batch record reviews, investigations, and collaboration with manufacturing teams....

QA Specialist III

  • Andover, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Andover, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Why Patients Need You Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based...

(Senior) IRB Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Newton, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newton, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Boston College Introduction** Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250...

Quality Control Analyst, II

  • Cambridge, MA (17 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (17 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

At Vericel Corporation, we are pioneers in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, transforming patient lives through cutting-edge regenerative medicine. Our commitment...

Supplier Quality Technician

  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System and RCCA or Structured Problem-solving techniques such as 8D....

(Senior) IRB Quality Assurance Specialist Boston College

  • Chestnut Hill, MA (19 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chestnut Hill, MA (19 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Boston College Introduction Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250...

Quality Technician, 3rd shift

  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Experience in using a variety of precision measuring tools, including desktop calipers, optical comparators, and digital microscopes....

Quality Assurance Technician - UniClean

  • Hudson, NH (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hudson, NH (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities: Report on the performance of the quality system to the Division Quality Assurance Manager and Location Manager as a basis for improvement....

Quality Assurance Associate - Now Hiring

  • Billerica, MA (9 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Billerica, MA (9 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Ready to put your skills as a reliable, detail-oriented professional to use and grow in your career? We're hiring quality assurance (QA) specialists and technicians right now. What's in it for...

Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician

  • East Boston, MA (23 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • East Boston, MA (23 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 10 days ago

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician in Boston....

Quality Assurance Associate

  • Waltham, MA (12 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (12 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Essential Skills Needed Quality assurance experience Document control Batch record review CAPA management Deviation handling Compliance with audits and quality systems management Qualifications BS degree...

Quality Technician (NDT Specialist level II)

  • Newton, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Newton, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 13 days ago

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! Quality Technician (UT Technician II) POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of the Quality Control Manager...

Quality Assurance Technicians

  • Ayer, MA (7 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Ayer, MA (7 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Quality Assurance Technician needed in Ayer, MA. 3rd Shift: 11pm-7:30am ($25.00/hr) DutiesInclude: Perform daily monitoring and verification tasksas outlined in the HACCP program and recommend corrective...

Quality Assurance Associate I

  • Tewksbury, MA (11 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (11 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Requirements + Perform the review and release of product, including batch record review, review of Quality Control results, Certificate of Analysis creation + Perform room/line clearances, creation...

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Salary for Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in Acton, MA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Technicians in Acton, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.5%
High School or GED
17.8%
Master's Degree
15.5%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Assurance Technicians in Acton, MA
None
43.9%
2-4 years
20.0%
Less than 1 year
14.4%
1-2 years
10.9%
4-6 years
9.5%
10+ years
0.7%
8-10 years
0.7%



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