Quality Engineer (R0040828)

Polyfil; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Alleima Special Metals in Kennewick, WA seeks a Quality Engineer to drive QMS processes, risk assessment, and validation across aerospace and medical tube manufacturing. You will lead quality planning for new and existing products and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Laboratory and customers.

You hold a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least four years in quality engineering; ASQ or Six Sigma is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 4+ years in quality engineering in manufacturing environment.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and process validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support quality planning for new and existing products.
• Maintain and improve the QMS to ensure compliance.
• Investigate quality issues, determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor quality and process performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Laboratory and customers to address quality concerns.
• Support audits and maintain traceability documentation.

Skills

Quality planning

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Process validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, metallurgical, industrial, or related engineering

Tools

Quality Management Software

First Article Inspection (FAI)

Job description

Quality Engineer

Join our dynamic team at Alleima Special Metals, part of the global Alleima Group, where innovation meets precision manufacturing. Within our Specialized Business Unit, we produce high-performance titanium tube products for demanding industries such as Aerospace and Medical.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Quality Engineer to join our team at our Production Unit in Kennewick, Washington. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving quality excellence throughout the organization by leveraging strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Your Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will lead and support quality planning activities for new and existing products, including process validation, risk assessment, and quality documentation while supporting the organization's quality objectives. You will provide guidance on quality requirements and collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective solutions.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate quality issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor quality and process performance, using data to drive continuous improvement and reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Laboratory, and customer-facing teams to resolve quality concerns and improve processes.
• Review inspection and testing results to ensure products meet specifications and meet customer requirements.
• Support internal, customer, supplier, and third-party audits and address any resulting findings.
• Partner with suppliers to resolve quality concerns and improve supplier performance.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, records, and traceability systems.
• Champion a culture of quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Provide quality expertise and guidance across manufacturing, product development, and operational activities.

About You

You are a quality-focused engineering professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and driving results. With strong analytical skills and attention to detail, you thrive in collaborative environments, take ownership of your work, and are committed to continuous improvement. You are motivated by delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality products while helping teams achieve operational and customer success.

You hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical, metallurgical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline and bring at least four years of quality engineering or related experience in a manufacturing environment. Your background includes quality planning and improvement methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans, process validation, or First Article Inspection (FAI), along with experience supporting quality management systems, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.

Experience in aerospace, metals, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is preferred. Additionally, experience with quality documentation and inspection processes, quality management software, and professional certifications such as ASQ or Six Sigma are a plus.

What you can expect from us

• The salary range for this position is $80, 169 – $111, 600 annually with a 10% bonus and annual merit eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance as well as company paid disability and life insurance beginning on day 31.
• A 401 (K) retirement savings plan begins on day 31 and provides a 5% company contribution with company match of 50% for the first 6% you contribute, all immediately vested.
• We offer paid time off and 11 paid holidays a year.
• Global career development and opportunities for professional development and training and a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Additional Information

Due to applicable export control regulations, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and qualify as a U.S. Person, which generally includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and certain other individuals authorized under U.S. export control laws to access ITAR-regulated information and facilities. Applicants must also be able to work for any employer in the United States without current or future sponsorship for employment visa status.

At Alleima Special Metals, our mission is much more than delivering high-quality products, technology, and processes. Working together to develop solutions based on our customers’ needs and thus achieving our business goals is a better way to describe our daily work. With curious employees and safety as our priority, we create a work environment where you can develop both personally and professionally.

With a clear direction for our journey ahead, utilizing our position as a technology leader, progressive customer partner, and sustainability driver, we aim to become an even stronger company in our industry.

Are you ready to take on this challenge together with us? Join us on our journey! www.alleima.com.