Quality Engineer III

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services! We are currently looking for a Quality Engineer III with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.

Who we are – Our Mission:
We empower justice‑involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential. For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non‑profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that have provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.

At Pioneer, our employees are our most valuable asset. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your health, security, and work‑life balance.

New hires for this position typically start between $84,466 and $112,621 annually, depending on factors such as work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions. While the full pay range is provided to support pay transparency, individual compensation will vary within the range based on these factors.

Eligible after 30 days of full‑time employment (minimum of 30 hours/week):

• Medical
• Flexible spending
• Dental
• Vision

Additional coverage after 60 days:

• Life
• AD&D
• Disability

Other benefits:

• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
• Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor’s, 50% for graduate programs)
• Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
• Employee recognition programs
• Public transportation discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Join Pioneer and be part of a team that values and invests in you.

Quality Engineer III will monitor and audit the quality of all manufactured goods at Pioneer Industries Plant 1 & 2 Aerospace, and Commercial Aerospace for compliance to industry and customer standards. The Quality Engineer will interface with every level of manufacturing, production, planning and estimating departments during the scheduling and planning of inspection plans, CMM programs and first‑article reporting.

• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or at least 4 years of machining manufacturing experience with geometric dimensions and tolerances knowledge.
• Knowledge of both the theory and practice of modern production principles and methods as applied to fabrication and assembly.
• Ability to handle and execute multiple projects simultaneously within the context of a large organization and set priorities while easily adapting to changing situations.
• Internal auditor experience.
• Technical document writing experience with ability to create detailed and accurate documentation of process and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a self‑starter, capable of leading complex projects with a strong sense of ownership and individual responsibility for success.
• Creative, resourceful, detail‑oriented, organized independent thinker.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees at many different levels and achieve results.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills, training and developing skills of others.
• AS9100/ ISO
  9001/ AS9102/ AS9103 / AS9138 and self‑verification specification experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites such as Outlook and Excel.
• CMM programming experience with PC DMIS.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing and inspection.

• Lean manufacturing.
• Compliance experience.
• Experience with Boeing commercial and CMP (Community Manufacturing Partnership) programs.
• Proficient with database management tools such as Access, SQL, & Crystal Reports.
• Knowledge of machining and assembly practices, tools and fixturing.
• Background in…