Quality Engineer

DSJ Global; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Quality Engineer for a leading semiconductor materials manufacturer in Washington. You will support quality systems, drive continuous improvement, and ensure regulatory compliance in a highly controlled chemical environment.

Responsibilities include audits, QMS maintenance, root-cause investigations, CAPA, process validation, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience within manufacturing (chemical manufacturing preferred).
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar Quality Management Systems.
• Experience leading root cause investigations, CAPA programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong technical writing with reports, CAPAs, and customer-facing quality documentation.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP) and SPC.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• ASQ CQE certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Drive compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead and support internal, customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
• Ensure documentation control, record retention, and full product traceability.
• Analyze quality metrics and process performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement quality control plans, inspection methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Support process validation, cleaning validation, and batch release activities.
• Lead investigations into non-conformances, deviations, and customer complaints.
• Drive root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Implement, verify, and monitor the effectiveness of CAPA programs.
• Serve as the primary quality contact for customers, responding to audits, inquiries, and quality concerns.
• Support supplier quality activities, including documentation reviews, evaluations, and corrective actions.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), process changes, scale-ups, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

Root cause analysis

CAPA programs

Statistical analysis

ISO 9001 knowledge

Documentation writing

Communication

CQE knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Chemistry

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Minitab

JMP

ETQ QMS (or similar)

Job description

A leading manufacturer serving the semiconductor industry is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality systems, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance within a highly regulated specialty chemical manufacturing environment. This role will focus on root cause investigations, CAPA management, process improvement, customer quality support, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product and manufacturing performance. If you're looking to make an impact in a growing, technology-driven industry and take the next step in your Quality career.

The responsibilities of the Quality Engineer will include:

• Drive compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, customer, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS)
• Lead and support internal, customer, regulatory, and certification audits
• Ensure documentation control, record retention, and full product traceability
• Analyze quality metrics and process performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Develop and implement quality control plans, inspection methods, and acceptance criteria
• Support process validation, cleaning validation, and batch release activities
• Lead investigations into non-conformances, deviations, and customer complaints
• Drive root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and other problem-solving methodologies
• Implement, verify, and monitor the effectiveness of CAPA programs
• Serve as the primary quality contact for customers, responding to audits, inquiries, and quality concerns
• Support supplier quality activities, including documentation reviews, evaluations, and corrective actions
• Partner with Production, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain to improve product quality and manufacturing performance
• Support new product introductions (NPI), process changes, scale-ups, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization

The ideal Quality Engineer will have the following skillset:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment (chemical manufacturing experience preferred)
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar Quality Management Systems
• Experience leading root cause investigations, CAPA programs, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to develop reports, CAPAs, and customer-facing quality documentation
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP, or equivalent
• Experience utilizing SPC and process monitoring tools to drive quality performance
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months

Qualifications that will set you apart:

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline
• Experience in high-purity chemical manufacturing, semiconductors, or other highly regulated industries
• Knowledge of ETQ or similar electronic Quality Management Systems
• PMP or other project management certification
• Experience supporting quality initiatives across complex manufacturing operations