Quality Engineer

Permobil has a position open for a Quality Engineer

• Pay Range: $85,000.00 to $95,000.00 annually
• Shift: Full Time - Monday through Friday
• Location:
  
  Pasco, WA

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Permobil exists to create a future that is free from mobility limitations . We design and deliver innovative mobility solutions that transform lives—helping people live with greater independence, dignity, and freedom.

• Driving faster, breakthrough innovation
• Building a world-class, resilient manufacturing system
• Delivering exceptional customer experiences that build lifelong loyalty .
• Supported by a bold, people-first culture and an AI-enabled business , we are turning ambition into impact at scale.
• Join us in shaping the future of mobility.

• Investigating non-conforming material and determining disposition; determining characteristics critical to quality and safety based on product drawings, risk management documentation and feedback from appropriate departments; determining acceptance criteria and inspection methods and frequency for raw goods, components, and finished products; assessing the impact of uncalibrated or out of tolerance measuring equipment; and utilizing appropriate standards for determination of sample size and frequency.
• Understanding how requirements laid out in ISO 14971 and government regulations for risk management apply to company products and processes; supporting formal risk management activities as a member of the risk team; and utilizing risk management tools such as FMEA, Hazard Traceability Matrix, Fault Tree Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Managing and analyzing data for products; tracking the impact of product and process changes on product quality; participating in Lean and Six Sigma activities, Kaizen events, and other improvement initiatives; presenting reports to appropriate department managers; and providing feedback to leadership.
• Identifying and educating others on regulations and standards applicable to the product and manufacturing process; evaluating processes, change requests, and deviations against regulatory requirements; and supporting internal and external audits.
• Attending educational workshops, seminars, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; and maintaining familiarity with current company products and technology.
• Monitoring and reporting on Production Line quality including but not limited to quality of components, quality performance of products manufactured on production lines;
  Coordinating improvements with operations supervision; communicating external supplier nonconformities to Group Supply Chain for resolution; and managing quality of internal suppliers.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering field from college or university and 2 years related experience. Familiarity with medical device regulations (21 CDR Part 820) and ISO 13485 preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience utilizing Root Cause Analysis techniques (e.g. 8D, 5-why, Ishikawa, Fault Tree Analysis, etc.) preferred.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement activities (e.g. Kaizen, 5S, Layered Process Audit) preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, and ability to work with a cross functional team are required.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Solid understanding of statistical techniques and methods used to analyze quality data.
• Experience with LEAN/Six Sigma in manufacturing environments will be highly preferred

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your first da y
• HSA contribution matching up to $1,600/year
• 401(k) Retirement – 100% employer match on the first 3%, with 50% matching on the next 2% with immediate vesting. Traditional and ROTH options .
• Generous PTO policies
• 100% Employer paid LTD, STD, and Life Insurance plans

Permobil will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against…