Quality Engineer III/ CMM Operator - On Call

About the role

Pioneer Human Services seeks a Quality Engineer III who is passionate about human services and wants to help improve the daily lives of community members. The organization’s mission is to empower justice‑involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential. For over 60 years Pioneer has served clients with professionalism and empathy, operating 35+ locations across Washington state and supporting more than 9,500 individuals in 2024.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and audit the quality of all manufactured goods at Pioneer Industries Plant 1 & 2 (Aerospace and Commercial Aerospace) to ensure compliance with industry and customer standards.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Production, Planning, and Estimating departments to schedule and plan inspection plans, CMM programs, and first‑article reporting.

Required Qualifications

• US Person status as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 (Export Control compliance).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or at least six years of machining manufacturing experience with Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances (GD&T).
• Knowledge of modern production principles and methods applied to fabrication and assembly.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and adapt to changing situations.
• Internal auditor experience.
• Technical document‑writing experience with detailed, accurate process and procedure documentation.
• Strong leadership, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Self‑starter capable of leading complex projects with ownership and responsibility.
• Creative, resourceful, detail‑oriented, organized independent thinker.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees at various levels to achieve results.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills, including training and developing others.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, AS9102, AS9103, AS9138, and self‑verification specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel).
• CMM programming experience with PC‑DMIS.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and inspection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing compliance experience.
• Experience with Boeing commercial and CMP (Community Manufacturing Partnership) programs.
• Proficiency with database management tools such as Access, SQL, and Crystal Reports.
• Knowledge of machining and assembly practices, tools, and fixturing.
• Background in metal fabrication and assembly.
• Six Sigma Black Belt qualification.
• PMP certification.

Compensation

New hires typically start between $84,466 and $112,621 annually, with the exact amount based on work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions.

Benefits

• Dependent daycare
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition assistance (100 % for bachelor's, 50 % for graduate programs)
• Retirement plan (3.5 % of annual compensation contribution, plus a 3.5 % match for a 6 % individual contribution)
• Employee recognition programs
• Public transportation discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)