Lead Manufacturing Quality Engineer

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Manufacturing Quality Engineer is responsible for root cause analysis, CAPA ownership, and resolution of customer issues. This position reports to the Lead Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager and is part of the Hollow Fiber Filtration department located in Westborough, MA and will be an on‑site role.

• Own and execute engineering investigations for customer complaints, including root cause analysis, CAPA development, and documentation in Veeva and other QMS systems.
• Partner with QA, Operations, and Product Quality Engineers (PQEs) to ensure timely and effective resolution of complaints.
• Identify systemic issues and drive updates to work instructions, risk management documentation, and manufacturing procedures.
• Contribute to customer‑facing quality letters and reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Analyze complaint trends, aging cases, and closure rates; present findings to leadership and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering within a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, bioprocessing).
• Demonstrated proficiency in Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Experience conducting and documenting CAPA investigations and complaint resolution activities.
• Experience with Lean or DBS tools and methodologies for continuous improvement.

• Ability to lift, move, or carry equipment up to 50lb.

• Working in Hollow Fiber or similar membrane‑based manufacturing environments.
• Using statistical tools for trend analysis and risk assessment.
• Authoring technical documentation for customer‑facing quality communications.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

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