Quality Engineer in Seattle

Energy Jobline ZR; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Seattle seeks a Quality Engineer to develop and manage nonconformance and corrective action programs, partner with Production, Operations and Customer Service, and serve as the main contact for quality issues arising from internal and external sources.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, CAPA, RCCA, 8D, and continuous improvement of QMS, inspection and manufacturing processes, with exposure to aerospace/regulatory environments and ITAR considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 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 deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with customer quality portals.
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or 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.
• Experience with statistical analysis and quality tools.
• Experience developing quality dashboards and performance metrics.
• Internal Auditor or similar quality certification.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience or certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

8D CAPA

Nonconformance Mgmt

Statistical Analysis

Process Improvement

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Excel/Office Proficiency

Customer Portals Experience

Dashboards & metrics

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering

Tools

AS9100 / ISO 9001

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

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.


• Internal Auditor or similar quality certification.


• Lean/Six Sigma experience or certification.

Due to U.S. export control laws, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon verification that the applicant qualifies as a U.S. person under ITAR. The definition of a "U.S. person" under the ITAR is:

U.S.

Lawful permanent

Certain individuals granted refugee status

Certain individuals granted asylum

PSC is an equal opportunity employer.