Quality Engineer

Pugetsoundcoatings; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pugetsoundcoatings is seeking a Quality Engineer in Seattle, WA to develop and manage nonconformance and corrective action programs. You will work with production, engineering, and customer service to identify root causes and implement durable improvements.

The role requires a strong background in root-cause analysis, CAPA methodologies, and experience with AS9100/ISO 9001 environments. Excel and MS Office skills are essential, with a hands-on, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience with nonconformance and corrective action processes.
• Root-cause analysis and problem solving experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs, and customer requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with quality management systems (AS9100 / ISO 9001).
• Experience with 8D, RCCA, CAPA methodologies.
• Experience with statistical tools and quality dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage nonconformance and corrective action programs.
• Serve as primary contact for quality issues from internal operations and customers.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Monitor effectiveness and prevent recurrence of issues.
• Support continuous improvement of quality, inspection, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Service.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA / 8D

Statistical analysis

Quality dashboards

Customer portals

Drawings interpretation

Lean / Six Sigma

Problem solving

Multitask / deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

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Quality Engineer

Admin Tech Seattle, WA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1067

Salary Range: $32.69 To $38.46 Hourly

The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the company’s nonconformance and corrective action programs. The Quality Engineer will report to the Director of Operations working closely with quality inspection, production, and other personnel. Experience in Root Cause Corrective Action and working with customer representatives and being hands on to support process improvement with key stakeholders. This position serves as a primary point of contact for quality-related issues originating from internal operations and customers, with particular emphasis on managing nonconformances and corrective actions through customer quality portals.

The Quality Engineer will work closely with Production, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to identify the root causes of quality issues, implement effective corrective actions, monitor their effectiveness, and prevent recurrence. The position will also support continuous improvement of quality systems, inspection processes, and manufacturing processes.

Education and Experience:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience with nonconformance and corrective action processes.
• Experience performing root-cause analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple quality issues and customer deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience working directly with customer quality portals.
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems.
• Experience with customer corrective action requirements.
• Experience with 8D, RCCA, CAPA, or similar corrective action methodologies.
• Experience with statistical analysis and quality tools.
• Experience developing quality dashboards and performance metrics.
• Intern ...
• Lean/Six Sigma ...

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