Quality Engineer

Join a Global Leader in Advanced Aerospace Manufacturing

Our client is a global leader in advanced composite materials supporting the commercial aerospace, defense, and space industries. Their products are utilized on many of the world's most advanced aircraft, and they are committed to delivering exceptional quality through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

They are currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join their Burlington, Washington manufacturing facility. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Suppliers, and Customers while helping drive quality improvements throughout the manufacturing process.

The Quality Engineer will serve as a key member of the Quality organization with an initial emphasis on supplier quality, product nonconformance investigations, and cross‑functional problem solving. This individual will work closely with internal teams and suppliers to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and improve overall product quality.

As the role develops, the Quality Engineer will also gain exposure to customer quality activities, supplier audits, and quality system initiatives.

• Investigate product and supplier quality nonconformances
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities utilizing 8D (or similar methodologies)
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal cross‑functional teams
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Support supplier quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in internal quality audits and assist with customer and third‑party audits
• Develop and maintain quality documentation and inspection plans
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to improve quality performance
• Analyze quality trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Support implementation of AS9100 quality requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or another related technical discipline
• Minimum two years of Quality Engineering experience within manufacturing
• Experience performing root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on manufacturing environment

• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Experience with in another regulated manufacturing industry (chemical processing, medical device, advanced manufacturing, etc.)
• AS9100 experience
• Supplier Quality experience
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Experience supporting audits
• Statistical analysis experience

• Enjoys spending time on the production floor
• Builds strong relationships across all levels of an organization
• Can effectively influence cross‑functional teams
• Is comfortable working directly with suppliers
• Has a passion for solving complex manufacturing problems
• Thrives in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment

• Approximately 15-20% travel, primarily for supplier visits, internal manufacturing locations, and occasional customer support

• Join a global aerospace manufacturing leader
• Career growth opportunities within Quality and Manufacturing leadership
• Exposure to supplier quality, customer quality, and advanced manufacturing
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on products used throughout the aerospace industry
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, 401(k), paid time off, and employee stock purchase program

• Must be authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee) due to export control regulations
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and drug screening may be required

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.