Quality Engineer

Contract to hire permanent position. Must reside in Oregon or Washington state to be considered.

About the role

We are partnering with a growing precision manufacturer that serves high-tech industries and is committed to quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. This organization is seeking a Quality Systems & Sustaining Engineer to serve as a key leader within the Quality Department, driving quality initiatives, maintaining compliance, and supporting ongoing manufacturing operations. This is a highly visible role that combines Quality Systems, Sustaining Engineering, Customer Quality, and Continuous Improvement into one impactful position.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Lead internal audits, external certification audits, customer audits, and surveillance audits
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto, and FMEA methodologies
• Investigate customer complaints, supplier quality concerns, RMAs, and internal non-conformances
• Serve as the primary quality contact for customers and quality-related issues
• Manage calibration and metrology programs for inspection and measurement equipment
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and non-conforming material processes
• Analyze quality trends and implement process improvements to reduce scrap, rework, and defects
• Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma principles
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, SOPs, forms, and controlled documentation
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and new product introductions
• Facilitate management reviews and quality performance reporting
• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong ISO 9001 experience
• Experience leading audits and maintaining Quality Management Systems
• Root cause analysis and corrective action experience
• Technical writing and document control experience
• Experience managing calibration programs and quality systems
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications

Must-have skills

• ISO 9001 Quality Management System experience
• Audit experience (internal and external)
• CAPA and root cause analysis expertise
• Customer quality experience
• Strong technical writing skills
• Manufacturing quality background
• Experience with quality metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency

Preferred qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Aerospace, semiconductor, medical device, or precision manufacturing experience
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) experience
• GD&T knowledge
• Supplier quality and supplier audit experience
• Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping experience
• Calibration, metrology, MSA, and Gage R&R experience

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead quality initiatives for a growing manufacturer
• High-impact role with visibility across the organization
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and organizational growth
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing environments
• Long-term career advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Pay

$80K

Schedule

Monday-Friday | Full-Time