Quality Engineer

Build what’s next at Permobil. Permobil exists to create a future that is free from mobility limitations. We design and deliver innovative mobility solutions that transform lives—helping people live with greater independence, dignity, and freedom. We are entering our next phase of growth by driving faster, breakthrough innovation, building a world-class, resilient manufacturing system, and delivering exceptional customer experiences that build lifelong loyalty. Supported by a bold, people-first culture and an AI-enabled business, we are turning ambition into impact at scale. Join us in shaping the future of mobility.

About the role

As a Quality Engineer at Permobil, you will play a key role in ensuring product quality and safety through the following responsibilities:

• Investigating non-conforming material and determining disposition.
• Determining characteristics critical to quality and safety based on product drawings, risk management documentation, and feedback from appropriate departments.
• Establishing acceptance criteria and inspection methods and frequency for raw goods, components, and finished products.
• Assessing the impact of uncalibrated or out-of-tolerance measuring equipment.
• Utilizing appropriate standards for determination of sample size and frequency.
• Understanding how requirements laid out in ISO 14971 and government regulations for risk management apply to company products and processes.
• Supporting formal risk management activities as a member of the risk team.
• Utilizing risk management tools such as FMEA, Hazard Traceability Matrix, Fault Tree Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Managing and analyzing data for products; tracking the impact of product and process changes on product quality.
• Participating in Lean and Six Sigma activities, Kaizen events, and other improvement initiatives.
• Presenting reports to appropriate department managers and providing feedback to leadership.
• Identifying and educating others on regulations and standards applicable to the product and manufacturing process.
• Evaluating processes, change requests, and deviations against regulatory requirements.
• Supporting internal and external audits.
• Attending educational workshops, seminars, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; and maintaining familiarity with current company products and technology.
• Monitoring and reporting on Production Line quality, including quality of components and performance of products manufactured on production lines.
• Coordinating improvements with operations supervision.
• Communicating external supplier nonconformities to Group Supply Chain for resolution.
• Managing quality of internal suppliers.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field from a college or university and 2 years of related experience.
• Familiarity with medical device regulations (21 CFR Part 820) and ISO 13485 preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience utilizing Root Cause Analysis techniques (e.g., 8D, 5-why, Ishikawa, Fault Tree Analysis) preferred.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement activities (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Layered Process Audit) preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a cross-functional team.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Solid understanding of statistical techniques and methods used to analyze quality data.
• Experience with LEAN/Six Sigma in manufacturing environments will be highly preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your first day.
• HSA contribution matching up to $1,600/year.
• 401(k) Retirement – 100% employer match on the first 3%, with 50% matching on the next 2% with immediate vesting. Traditional and ROTH options available.
• Generous PTO policies.
• 100% Employer-paid LTD, STD, and Life Insurance plans.

Pay

$85,000.00 to $95,000.00 annually.

Schedule

Full Time - Monday through Friday.

Location: Pasco, WA