Quality Engineer Job Portland area,Oregon USA,Quality Assurance

QUALITY ENGINEER

IN OFFICE ONLY
Contract to Hire Permanent Position
MUST RESIDE IN OREGON OR WASHINGTON STATE TO BE CONSIDERED

Location: Tigard, OR

Pay: $80K

Schedule: Monday-Friday | Full-Time

Who We Are: We are partnering with a growing precision manufacturer that serves high-tech industries and is committed to quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. This organization is seeking a Quality Systems & Sustaining Engineer to serve as a key leader within the Quality Department, driving quality initiatives, maintaining compliance, and supporting ongoing manufacturing operations.

This is a highly visible role that combines Quality Systems, Sustaining Engineering, Customer Quality, and Continuous Improvement into one impactful position.

What You'll Do:

Own and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System
Lead internal audits, external certification audits, customer audits, and surveillance audits
Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto, and FMEA methodologies
Investigate customer complaints, supplier quality concerns, RMAs, and internal non-conformances
Serve as the primary quality contact for customers and quality-related issues
Manage calibration and metrology programs for inspection and measurement equipment
Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and non-conforming material processes
Analyze quality trends and implement process improvements to reduce scrap, rework, and defects
Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma principles
Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, SOPs, forms, and controlled documentation
Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and new product introductions
Facilitate management reviews and quality performance reporting
Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations teams

What s In It for You:

Opportunity to lead quality initiatives for a growing manufacturer
High-impact role with visibility across the organization
Collaborative and team-oriented culture
Opportunity to drive process improvements and organizational growth
Exposure to advanced manufacturing environments
Long-term career advancement opportunities
Competitive compensation and benefits package

What You Need to Have:

Bachelor s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong ISO 9001 experience
Experience leading audits and maintaining Quality Management Systems
Root cause analysis and corrective action experience
Technical writing and document control experience
Experience managing calibration programs and quality systems
Strong communication and project management skills
Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications

The Musts:

ISO 9001 Quality Management System experience
Audit experience (internal and external)
CAPA and root cause analysis expertise
Customer quality experience
Strong technical writing skills
Manufacturing quality background
Experience with quality metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement
Strong Microsoft Office proficiency

Preferred:

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Aerospace, semiconductor, medical device, or precision manufacturing experience
Statistical Process Control (SPC) experience
GD&T knowledge
Supplier quality and supplier audit experience
Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping experience
Calibration, metrology, MSA, and Gage R&R experience

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