Quality Engineer

3LED, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in quality within manufacturing, preferably in lighting, electronics, or high-precision assembly.
  • Knowledgeable in ISO 9001, UL/ETL compliance, Lean/Six Sigma, and advanced quality tools.
  • Experienced in failure analysis, test method development, and process engineering.
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and skilled in data-driven decision making.
  • A hands-on leader comfortable on the factory floor, in the lab, and interacting with customers.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee QA inspections, audits, corrective actions, and compliance documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Product Design for new product development.
  • Lead root cause analysis, FMEA, and reliability testing for lighting products.
  • Develop test fixtures, inspection methods, and process controls to minimize defects.
  • Partner with Operations and Customer Support to resolve quality issues.
  • Apply Lean/Six Sigma principles to enhance manufacturing efficiency.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the quality discipline and influence product development.
  • Potential for significant career growth in a strategic quality engineering role.
  • Collaborative and passionate team environment in the architectural lighting sector.
Full Job Description
About the Job

Quality Engineer

Company: Xico Lighting (A Division of 3LED Inc.).


Location: Woburn, MA (On-site)

Reports To: Quality Manager

What You'll Do:

  • Oversee QA inspections, audits, corrective actions, and compliance documentation.
  • Ensure customer requirements and regulatory standards are consistently met.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Product Design to integrate quality into new product development (NPI).
  • Lead root cause analysis (RCA), FMEA, and reliability testing for lighting assemblies and components.
  • Develop test fixtures, inspection methods, and process controls to reduce variation and defects.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Customer Support to resolve quality issues and warranty claims.
  • Apply Lean/Six Sigma and data-driven approaches to improve manufacturing efficiency and yield.
  • Champion a culture of precision, accountability, and continuous improvement across the factory.


What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in a quality role within manufacturing; lighting, electronics, or high-precision assembly experience a strong plus.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, UL/ETL compliance, Lean/Six Sigma, and advanced quality tools.
  • Experience with failure analysis, test method development, and process engineering.
  • ERP/MRP systems familiarity and ability to use data for decision-making.
  • Hands-on leader, equally comfortable on the factory floor, in the lab, and in front of customers.


Why Join Xico Lighting?

At Xico, you'll have the chance to shape the quality discipline from the ground up while influencing the future of product development and manufacturing. This is a role for someone who wants to make an immediate impact while also growing into a strategic quality engineering leader.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career alongside a passionate, collaborative team redefining architectural lighting.

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