Quality Engineer

About the role

Sedron Technologies is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team in Sedro-Woolley, WA. The ideal candidate will bring strong engineering expertise to establish, maintain, and improve our quality systems and inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management system (QMS) documentation including procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, and forms in alignment with applicable standards and Sedron requirements.
• Define and enforce inspection and test criteria for raw materials, in-process assemblies, and finished goods to ensure conformance to design drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Conduct and coordinate internal audits to assess QMS effectiveness and compliance; track findings to closure and report results to management.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure measuring and test equipment is controlled, traceable, and fit for purpose.
• Own the non-conforming material (NCM) process, including identification, segregation, disposition, and documentation of defective or out-of-spec parts and assemblies.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations using structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) and drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) to closure.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify systemic issues and prioritize improvement initiatives; report key quality metrics to manufacturing leadership on a regular cadence.
• Partner with manufacturing engineers and production managers to review and approve process changes, first articles, and design-to-build transitions that affect product quality.
• Develop and execute first article inspection (FAI) and incoming inspection protocols for new parts, materials, and supplier qualifications.
• Support weld quality oversight in coordination with the Certified Weld Inspector, ensuring weld procedures, qualifications, and inspection records meet applicable codes (e.g., AWS, ASME).
• Participate in design reviews and engineering change order (ECO) evaluations to assess quality risk and ensure manufacturability and inspection feasibility.
• Uphold and enforce all applicable safety policies and procedures on the manufacturing floor; model safety-first behavior and intervene on unsafe conditions or practices.
• Ensure quality records, inspection reports, and traceability documentation are maintained accurately and in compliance with regulatory, contractual, and internal requirements.
• Support supplier quality development activities, including supplier audits and performance reviews, as directed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing efforts across the production environment.
• Aid in customer or third-party audits and quality-related inquiries as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or a related technical field required.
• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent preferred; CWI certification a plus.
• Proficiency in QMS development and maintenance; experience with inspection tools and measurement techniques; working knowledge of GD&T; familiarity with AWS or ASME weld codes preferred; competency with quality data analysis and reporting tools.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems, inspection methodologies, and manufacturing quality controls in a fabrication or assembly environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies, including 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone/Ishikawa analysis.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and technical specifications to inspection planning and disposition decisions.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to extract actionable insights from quality metrics, inspection results, and nonconformance trends.
• Effective cross-functional communicator with the ability to work collaboratively with production, engineering, supply chain, and project delivery teams.
• Supervisory competence with the ability to direct, develop, and hold accountable a team of quality technicians and inspectors in a fast-paced production setting.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to documentation accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or legal permanent resident for this position.
• Must have effective verbal, reading, and written communication skills in the English language.