Product Quality Engineer - NPI & Continuous Improvement

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

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.