Quality Engineer

Permobil, Inc.; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

HSA matching up to $1,600/year

401(k) employer match and vesting

Generous PTO

Employer paid LTD/STD/Life Insurance

Job summary

Permobil, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer in Pasco, WA to lead investigations into non-conforming materials, define inspection criteria, and ensure product quality across raw materials, components, and finished goods.

The role requires a engineering degree and 2 years of related experience, with strong analytical skills, proficiency in RCA methods, and experience in Lean/Six Sigma. You will support risk management, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives within a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2 years related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience utilizing root cause analysis techniques (e.g. 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, Fault Tree).
• Experience implementing continuous improvement activities (e.g. Kaizen, 5S, LPA).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a cross-functional team.
• Ability to apply logical/scientific thinking to problems;
• Solid understanding of statistical techniques used to analyze quality data.
• LEAN/Six Sigma in manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate non-conforming material and determine disposition based on drawings and risk docs; define acceptance criteria and inspection methods for raw goods, components, and finished products.
• Support ISO 14971 risk management and government regulations; participate in formal risk management activities.
• Analyze data to track impact of product/process changes; participate in Lean and Six Sigma activities and Kaizen events; present reports to managers.
• Educate others on regulations and standards; evaluate processes, change requests, and deviations against regulatory requirements; support audits.
• Attend workshops and conferences; stay current with company products and technology.
• Monitor and report on production line quality; coordinate improvements with operations; manage supplier quality.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Statistics & Quality Data

LEAN/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

FMEA

Hazard Traceability Matrix

Fault Tree Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Quality Engineer

Permobil has a position open for a Quality Engineer

• Pay Range: $85,000.00 to $95,000.00 annually

• Shift: Full Time - Monday through Friday

• Location: Pasco, WA

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Build what's next at Permobil.

Permobil exists to create a future that is free from mobility limitations. We design and deliver innovative mobility solutions that transform lives-helping people live with greater independence, dignity, and freedom.

We are entering our next phase of growth by:

• Driving faster, breakthrough innovation

• Building a world‑class, resilient manufacturing system

• Delivering exceptional customer experiences that build lifelong loyalty.

• Supported by a bold, people‑first culture and an AI-enabled business, we are turning ambition into impact at scale.

• Join us in shaping the future of mobility.

Your Role in Our Mission

• Investigating
  non‑conforming material and determining disposition; determining
  characteristics critical to quality and safety based on product drawings, risk
  management documentation and feedback from appropriate departments; determining
  acceptance criteria and inspection methods and frequency for raw goods,
  components, and finished products; assessing the impact of uncalibrated or out
  of tolerance measuring equipment; and utilizing appropriate standards for
  determination of sample size and frequency.

• Understanding how requirements laid out in
  ISO 14971 and government regulations for risk management apply to company products and processes; supporting formal risk management activities as a member of the risk team; and utilizing risk management tools such as FMEA,
  Hazard Traceability Matrix, Fault Tree Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis.

• Managing and analyzing data for products;
  tracking the impact of product and process changes on product quality;
  participating in Lean and Six Sigma activities, Kaizen events, and other improvement initiatives; presenting reports to appropriate department managers;
  and providing feedback to leadership.

• Identifying and educating others on regulations and standards applicable to the product and manufacturing process;
  evaluating processes, change requests, and deviations against regulatory requirements; and supporting internal and external audits.

• Attending educational workshops, seminars,
  and conferences; reviewing professional publications; and maintaining familiarity with current company products and technology.

• Monitoring and reporting on Production
  Line quality including but not limited to quality of components, quality performance of products manufactured on production lines; Coordinating improvements with operations supervision; communicating external supplier nonconformities to Group Supply Chain for resolution; and managing quality of internal suppliers.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering field from college or university and 2 years related experience. Familiarity with medical device regulations (21 CDR Part 820) and ISO 13485 preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience utilizing Root Cause Analysis techniques (e.g. 8D, 5-why, Ishikawa, Fault Tree Analysis, etc.) preferred.

• Experience implementing continuous improvement activities (e.g. Kaizen, 5S, Layered Process Audit) preferred.

• Excellent communication skills, and ability to work with a cross functional team are required.

• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

• Solid understanding of statistical techniques and methods used to analyze quality data.

• Experience with LEAN/Six Sigma in manufacturing environments will be highly preferred

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In addition to base pay, Permobil offers our full-time employees the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your first day

• HSA contribution matching up to $1,600/year

• 401(k) Retirement - 100% employer match on the first 3%, with 50% matching on the next 2% with immediate vesting. Traditional and ROTH options.

• Generous PTO policies

• 100% Employer paid LTD, STD, and Life Insurance plans

Permobil will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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About Permobil

Permobil was founded on the belief that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right. For over 50 years, we've been a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, continuously improving the lives of our users through innovative mobility solutions.

Today, our portfolio includes power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, and manual mobility solutions. Permobil operates in more than 18 countries and is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB.

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