Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

TIGARD, OR

Order:

141762

Order Type :

Temp To Full-Time Quality Engineer Ready to take ownership of quality systems, customer quality, and continuous improvement in a precision manufacturing environment w your expertise will directly impact performance and reliability?

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE

High-Impact Quality Ownership:

Support and maintain the

ISO 9001

Quality Management System while helping drive a strong culture of quality and accountability.

Customer-Facing Influence:

Serve as a trusted quality contact for customer concerns, audits, corrective actions, and performance expectations.

Hands-On Problem Solving:

Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, calibration oversight, and manufacturing process improvements.

Cross-Functional Visibility:

Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, customers, suppliers, auditors, and leadership.

Technical Variety:

Support a precision manufacturing environment serving semiconductor, aerospace, industrial, and high-technology customers.

LOCATION

Tigard, ORSALARY:

 $38.00 per hour, depending on experience. 

SCHEDULE

Full-Time, Day Shift 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and maintain the

ISO 9001

Quality Management System.

• Lead internal audits, external certification audits, surveillance audits, customer audits, and recertification activities.
• Develop audit schedules, audit plans, audit reports, and corrective action follow-up plans.
• Support manufacturing operations through real-time root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Lead investigations for internal nonconformances, customerplaints, supplier quality issues, and RMAs.
• Develop and manage corrective and preventive actions using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto Analysis, and related quality tools.
• Track corrective action metrics, identify recurring quality issues, and help prevent repeat escapes.
• Lead Material Review Board activities and help coordinate disposition of nonconforming material.
• Serve as a primary quality contact for customers on quality concerns, corrective actions, quality meetings, and audits.
• Prepare and submit customer 8D reports, corrective action responses, quality surveys, scorecards, and portal updates.
• Support First Article Inspection activities in accordance with customer and AS9102 requirements.
• Own and administer the calibration program for inspection, test, and measurement equipment.
• Coordinate external calibration vendors, maintain calibration records, and ensure traceability requirements are met.
• Analyze scrap, rework, yield, defect trends, cost of quality, and other quality metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, improving yield, reducing rework, and strengthening process controls.
• Use Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to support sustainable process improvements.
• Develop, revise, maintain, and control quality procedures, work instructions, forms, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Manage document control processes, approval workflows, revision history, training matrix updates, and retention requirements.
• Partner with subject matter experts to ensure employees have access to current, accurate, and audit-ready documentation.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting or maintaining an

ISO 9001

Quality Management System.

• Experience with internal audits, external certification audits, surveillance audits, or customer quality audits.
• Experience managing corrective action investigations and preparing customer-facing 8D responses.
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis tools, including 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto Analysis, and FMEA.
• Experience with calibration, metrology, or measurement equipment programs.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Strong technical writing, document control, and audit-ready record management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Point, and experience with ERP or MRP systems.
• Excellentmunication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, auditors, suppliers, operators, engineers, and leadership.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience in aerospace, semiconductor, medical device, precision machining, or high-technology manufacturing.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control and process capability analysis.
• Familiarity with Lean tools such as kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, and poka-yoke.
• Experience supporting supplier quality programs or conducting supplier audits.
• Experience with electronic document control platforms.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position works in a professional precision manufacturing environment with both office and production floor responsibilities.
• Requires frequent use ofputers and standard office equipment.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Manufacturing areas may include noise and material exposure; safety glasses and hearing protection may be required in applicable zones.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Occasional travel may be required for customer visits, supplier audits, training, or certification audit activities.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

We aremitted to fostering an inclusive workplace that wees diverse candidates. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of background, identity, or status. This position is offered through the Beaverton Branch of NW Staffing Resources. When ing through nwstaffing, please click " Here" and select the Beaverton Branch for immediate consideration. Or contact our office directly at 503-643-7574 to speak with a Recruiter and reference Job Order #141762.