Manufacturing Quality Engineer

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer specializing in Incoming Inspection to ensure all incoming materials meet quality standards. You will inspect parts, document results, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues.

Ideal candidates have hands-on measurement experience (calipers, micrometers, gauges), strong data analysis skills, and familiarity with ISO standards, Six Sigma, and QMS processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in quality engineering in a manufacturing environment with a focus on incoming inspection.
• Strong knowledge of quality control, Six Sigma, ISO standards, and QA processes.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and precision measurement equipment.
• Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with external suppliers to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Incoming Inspection

Quality Control

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CQE Certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

QMS Software

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer specializing in Incoming Inspection to ensure all incoming materials and components meet established quality standards and specifications. This role is responsible for inspecting incoming products, maintaining quality documentation, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams, analyzing inspection data, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing quality processes, excellent analytical skills, and experience with industry-standard quality tools and methodologies.

Must-Have Skills (Top 5)

• 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on incoming inspection.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Control, Six Sigma, ISO Standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Hands‑on experience using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measurement equipment.
• Ability to analyze quality data, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience working across teams and collaborating with external suppliers to resolve quality issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar quality certification.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with electrical and/or mechanical component quality standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Quality Management Systems (QMS) software.