Product Quality Engineer

nLIGHT, Inc.; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% bonus

RSU grants

PTO 4 weeks

Holidays 10

Health benefits day 1

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Disability & Life

Employee assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

nLIGHT, Inc. in Camas, WA is seeking a Product Quality Engineer to lead improvements in customer, internal, and supplier quality. You will ensure QMS compliance, support audits, and drive problem solving across production and supplier networks.

This role requires a background in quality systems, experience with DOE, FMEA, SPC, and leading corrective actions. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, math or statistics.
• 5 years of experience as Quality/Product/Process/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer.
• 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work periodically in a Class 10K clean room environment.

Responsibilities

• Supports New Product Introduction (NPI) programs through Quality Plans, PFMEA/DFMEA, and related inspections.
• Supports released production through updates to Quality Plans and quality improvement programs.
• Manages customer product quality with feedback, corrective actions, auditing, and reporting.
• Supports customer and regulatory audits of products.
• Manages Non-Conforming Material (NCM) with disposition and MRB leadership.
• Leads containment, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (8D, CA/PA, etc.).
• Assists with Measurement System Analysis (MSA/GRR) to ensure data tool adequacy.
• Provides training to sustain improvement activities.

Skills

Analytical data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Clear communication

Audit processes

CQE/CSSBB desirable

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Science/Math/Statistics

Job description

Overview

About nLIGHT

At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also the changing the things that can be made.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

The Product Quality Engineer is responsible for leading resolution and improvements in customer quality, internal quality, and supplier quality. They ensure requirements are met, audits are supported, and issues resolved. The successful candidate will have a strong background in quality systems, leading continuous improvement activities, problem solving, and ensuring compliance with a quality management system.

Responsibilities

• Supports New Product Introduction (NPI) programs through implementation of Quality Plans, Purchase Part Inspection Plans, New Part Qualification, DFMEA, and PFMEA.
• Supports released production through updates to Quality Plans and quality improvement programs.
• Manages customer product quality with customer feedback, Corrective Actions, auditing, and reporting.
• Supports customer and regulatory audits of products.
• Manages Non-Conforming Material (NCM) process with disposition, reporting, and leading Material Review Board (MRB).
• Supports inline quality resolution with containment, root cause, corrective and preventive actions. May lead some activities.
• Assists process owners with Measurement System Analysis (MSA/GRR) to ensure adequacy of data collection tools.
• Identifies improvements through Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Control Plans, and preventive actions (Poka Yoke).
• Provides problem solving leadership through the standard quality tools including 8D, Cause-Effect, Run Charts, Pareto, and Check Sheets.
• Provides guidance and support to Quality Inspectors, creates incoming inspection plans, and verifies inspection failures as required.
• Adds flow down requirements to suppliers with Quality Assurance Provisions adds to Purchase Orders.
• Provides training to sustain improvement activities.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience working as a Quality Engineer, Product Engineer, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Industrial Engineer.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, Math, or Statistics.
• 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work periodically in a Class 10K clean room environment.

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical data analysis skills
• Ability to lead small to medium size projects with cross functional teams
• Clear communication and presentation skills
• Ability to audit internal processes for conformance to requirements
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit/stand/walk for 8 or more hours, as needed.
• Ability to work in both office and industrial environments, including clean rooms and labs.
• Ability to travel locally to various company locations, as needed.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as document review, testing, and data entry on computers.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk during meetings, training, or conducting audits.
• Ability to walk through production areas or facility floors to oversee processes and conduct inspections.
• Ability to occasionally lift boxes of materials, test samples, or documents (up to 20 lbs).
• Ability to occasionally travel overnight for supplier audits, customer visits, or off-site inspections, sometimes involving long drives or flights.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary level based on experience, education, and skills:
• Quality Engineer II: $90,000 - $115,000
• Senior Quality Engineer: $100,000 - $125,000

Other Compensation and Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages, depending on level.
• Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 10 paid Holidays
• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

N OFLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [email not provided].

E-Verify Participation: nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

For more information, please review the following notices:

• Right to Work Poster
• E-Verify Participation Poster