Quality Engineer

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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Build what's next at Permobil.

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.

We are entering our next phase of growth by:

• 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

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your first day

• 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

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