Quality Engineer

Polyfil; Kennewick, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability & life insurance from day 1

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & 11 holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Alleima Special Metals in Kennewick, WA, is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality planning for new and existing products. You will drive QMS, perform root-cause analyses, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to implement effective solutions.

The role emphasizes process validation, risk assessment, and robust quality documentation, with a focus on aerospace/regulated environment experiences and continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, metallurgical, industrial, or related engineering field with 4+ years in quality engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience applying APQP/PPAP, FMEA, control plans, process validation, and FAI.
• Proven ability to support QMS, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Experience in aerospace, metals, or highly regulated environments preferred; familiarity with quality documentation and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate quality issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor quality and process performance using data to drive continuous improvement and reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Laboratory, and customer-facing teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Review inspection and testing results to ensure products meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Support internal, customer, supplier, and third-party audits and address findings.
• Partner with suppliers to resolve quality concerns and improve supplier performance.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, records, and traceability systems.
• Champion a culture of quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Provide quality expertise across manufacturing, product development, and operational activities.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

Process Validation

First Article Inspection

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, metallurgical, industrial or related engineering

Tools

Quality Management Software

ASQ Certification

Six Sigma

Job description

Quality Engineer

Join our dynamic team at Alleima Special Metals, part of the global Alleima Group, where innovation meets precision manufacturing. Within our Specialized Business Unit, we produce high-performance titanium tube products for demanding industries such as Aerospace and Medical.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Quality Engineer to join our team at our Production Unit in Kennewick, Washington. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving quality excellence throughout the organization by leveraging strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Your Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will lead and support quality planning activities for new and existing products, including process validation, risk assessment, and quality documentation while supporting the organization's quality objectives. You will provide guidance on quality requirements and collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective solutions.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate quality issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor quality and process performance, using data to drive continuous improvement and reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Laboratory, and customer-facing teams to resolve quality concerns and improve processes.
• Review inspection and testing results to ensure products meet specifications and meet customer requirements.
• Support internal, customer, supplier, and third-party audits and address any resulting findings.
• Partner with suppliers to resolve quality concerns and improve supplier performance.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, records, and traceability systems.
• Champion a culture of quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Provide quality expertise and guidance across manufacturing, product development, and operational activities.

About You

You are a quality-focused engineering professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and driving results. With strong analytical skills and attention to detail, you thrive in collaborative environments, take ownership of your work, and are committed to continuous improvement. You are motivated by delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality products while helping teams achieve operational and customer success.

You hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical, metallurgical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline and bring at least four years of quality engineering or related experience in a manufacturing environment. Your background includes quality planning and improvement methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans, process validation, or First Article Inspection (FAI), along with experience supporting quality management systems, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.

Experience in aerospace, metals, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is preferred. Additionally, experience with quality documentation and inspection processes, quality management software, and professional certifications such as ASQ or Six Sigma are a plus.

What you can expect from us

• The salary range for this position is $80, 169 – $111, 600 annually with a 10% bonus and annual merit eligibility.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance as well as company paid disability and life insurance beginning on day 31.
• A 401 (K) retirement savings plan begins on day 31 and provides a 5% company contribution with company match of 50% for the first 6% you contribute, all immediately vested.
• We offer paid time off and 11 paid holidays a year.
• Global career development and opportunities for professional development and training and a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Additional Information

Due to applicable export control regulations, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and qualify as a U.S. Person, which generally includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and certain other individuals authorized under U.S. export control laws to access ITAR-regulated information and facilities. Applicants must also be able to work for any employer in the United States without current or future sponsorship for employment visa status.

At Alleima Special Metals, our mission is much more than delivering high-quality products, technology, and processes. Working together to develop solutions based on our customers' needs and thus achieving our business goals is a better way to describe our daily work. With curious employees and safety as our priority, we create a work environment where you can develop both personally and professionally.

With a clear direction for our journey ahead, utilizing our position as a technology leader, progressive customer partner, and sustainability driver, we aim to become an even stronger company in our industry.