Manufacturing Quality Engineer – MRB

Applicantz; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Applicantz in Tualatin, OR is seeking a SET MRB Engineer for a 12-month onsite assignment. You will represent the MRB, manage supplier nonconforming quality issues and safeguard product quality while ensuring on-time customer fulfilment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and at least five years in manufacturing/ supplier quality, with strong data-driven decision making and Lean Six Sigma experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science required.
• Minimum five years in manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of quality management and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with MRB operations and nonconformance management.
• Excellent communication and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to lead meetings, resolve conflicts, and drive closure.
• Proficient in statistical analysis and Lean Six Sigma tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier-related nonconforming quality issues per MRB process.
• Lead daily MRB activities and facilitate reviews with supplier engineers and manufacturing teams.
• Initiate containment actions and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Drive overdue MRB records to closure through proactive follow-up.
• Coordinate investigations, supplier rework, or inspections as needed.
• Identify defect trends and drive corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase MRB efficiency.

Skills

MRB process management

Data-driven decision making

8D problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Science

Tools

GD&T knowledge

Statistical analysis (e.g., Minitab)

Job description

This is a 12 months Onsite role in Tualatin, OR. Regular Shift

The group you’ll be a part of

Global Operations bring information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations.

We help our client deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of clients’ business.

The impact you’ll make

As a SET MRB Engineer, you will represent the SET organization as a member of the cross-functional Material Review Board (MRB) team. You will be responsible for effectively managing supplier-related nonconforming quality issues that affect factory operations.

Through sound technical judgment, clear communication, and a solutions-focused mindset, you will help safeguard product quality, maintain operational continuity, and support on-time customer fulfilment.

What you’ll do

• Manage supplier-related nonconforming quality issues affecting factory operations in accordance with the MRB process.
• Participate in daily MRB activities and facilitate reviews with the relevant supplier engineers and manufacturing teams to ensure timely dispositions.
• Initiate immediate containment action plans and provide timely updates to all relevant stakeholders.
• Drive the closure of overdue MRBi records through proactive stakeholder follow-up and timely escalation.
• Facilitate alignment when disagreements arise over disposition ownership or supplier responsibility.
• Monitor MRB aging, overdue actions, closure performance, and process bottlenecks.
• Coordinate investigations, supplier rework or inspections, as needed, while ensuring stakeholder alignment.
• Identify recurring defect trends and open dispositions and drive corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase MRB efficiency and reduce nonconformances.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Science, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least five years of industry experience in manufacturing engineering/ supplier engineering/operations/quality assurance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of quality management and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in manufacturing quality, MRB operations, nonconformance management, supplier quality, or a related environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to use data to influence decisions and stakeholder alignment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple issues and drive timely closure in a fast-paced environment and lead effective meetings centered on clearly defined problem statements and measurable outcomes, while resolving conflicts and misalignment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in statistical analysis, 8D methodology, and Lean Six Sigma tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing experience.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations in processes such as machining, molding, stamping, PCB assembly, electronics, welding, casting, plating, coatings, or other relevant processes.
• Capable of interpreting Engineering drawings, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and material specifications.