Quality Engineer

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Location: Woburn, MA (On-site).
Reports To: Director of Operations.

Xico Lighting is a rapidly growing manufacturer of spec-grade architectural lighting, driven by precision, performance, and design excellence. We are expanding our in-house manufacturing and engineering capabilities and seek a Quality Manager who ensures compliance and reliability today and shapes quality for our next-generation products and processes.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of operations and engineering — a hands-on leader capable of building a robust quality system while applying engineering tools for continuous improvement and innovation.

• Build and manage Xico Lighting’s Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO, UL/ETL, and industry standards.
• Oversee inspections, audits, corrective actions, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure customer requirements and regulatory standards are met consistently.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Design for integrating 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.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma and data-driven approaches to improve manufacturing efficiency and yield.
• Lead, train, and mentor a small quality team (inspectors/technicians).
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Customer Support to resolve quality issues and warranty claims.
• Promote a culture of precision, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the factory.

• 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 is 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.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision-making.
• Hands-on leader comfortable on the factory floor, in the lab, and engaging with customers.

At Xico, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the quality discipline from the ground up and influence product development and manufacturing. This role is for someone eager to make an immediate impact and grow into a strategic quality engineering leader.

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

Designing Light That Moves People. We craft experiences that elevate how people see, feel, and perform. Our mission is to push the boundaries of what’s possible with precision-engineered, beautifully designed, human-centric lighting systems. We believe in empowering talent with the tools, trust, and autonomy to own their impact.