Quality Engineer: Lead Root-Cause Analysis & Quality

Trillium Engineering; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Engineering is seeking a Quality Engineer to design, monitor, and improve quality processes from design through product realization and delivery. You will develop quality plans, inspect, audit, and analyze data to drive improvements and prevent defects.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with production, suppliers, and internal teams, plus experience in ISO9001/AS9100 environments. A Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ manufacturing quality experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 3 years of quality engineering and/or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Travel locations as needed, not intended to exceed 10% on average.
• CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) from an accredited certification program, preferred.
• ISO9001 Certified Lead Auditor, preferred.
• Experience with quality systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving methods.
• Experience in attaining and maintaining ISO9001 and/or AS9100 quality certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality plans for products and parts.
• Work closely with production to identify quality issues and implement actions to correct and/or prevent defects.
• Perform inspections and audits to ensure that products and services meet applicable customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on quality plans and processes.
• Investigate customer complaints and work with internal teams and suppliers as necessary to implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Lead investigations into quality issues and deviations, utilizing root cause analysis techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in developing and implementing new products to ensure that quality plans are developed and implemented at appropriate stages of the product lifecycle.
• Ensure that supplier products and services meet all applicable requirements.
• Maintain records of quality assurance and control activities and provide reports to management as requested.
• Support the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of the Trillium Engineering Management System.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Multitasking

Problem solving

Confidentiality

MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CQE certification

ISO9001 Lead Auditor certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Trillium Engineering is seeking a Quality Engineer to design, monitor, and improve quality processes from design through product realization and delivery. You will develop quality plans, inspect, audit, and analyze data to drive improvements and prevent defects.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with production, suppliers, and internal teams, plus experience in ISO9001/AS9100 environments. A Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ manufacturing quality experience are expected.