Quality Engineer Associate - (MA)

Job Summary Quality Engineer Associate - Conformal Coating opportunity in North Billerica, MA for a temp‑to‑hire role supporting a high‑reliability electronics manufacturing environment. This position is ideal for a quality‑focused professional with experience in conformal coating, IPC standards, process validation, and defect prevention. The role offers the chance to work closely with Quality leadership, production teams, operators, inspectors, and engineering groups to improve coating quality, strengthen compliance, and support mission‑critical electronics manufacturing. Candidates who enjoy hands‑on problem solving, technical quality work, and continuous improvement will find this a strong opportunity for career growth in a regulated manufacturing setting. Responsibilities Develop and maintain conformal coating quality control plans to meet IPC, customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements. Review coating parameters for spray, dip, brush, and selective coating processes, including validation of UV, thermal, and moisture cure profiles. Define inspection criteria and support inspection activities using IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑CC‑830, and J‑STD‑001 standards. Support FAI and FAIR documentation, NCRs, CAPAs, SCARs, and customer quality requirements. Perform root cause analysis using 8D, 5‑Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, and other corrective action tools. Train operators and inspectors on workmanship standards, conformal coating requirements, inspection methods, and defect prevention. Compensation and Benefits Pay Rate: $37 to $40 per hour, depending on experience. Employment Type: Temp‑to‑Hire. Location: North Billerica, MA 01862. Department: Quality. Reports To: VP of Quality Engineering / Compliance. Pay Transparency Policy: For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne Technical offers medical, dental, vision, 401k and statutory sick pay where required. Equal Opportunity & Legal Compliance Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans. Know Your Rights poster: AppleOne Technical participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E‑Verify program: We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr AppleOne Technical Staffing