Job Description

Job Title: Quality Engineer
Locations: Burlington, WA
Pay: $95k/yr - $110k/yr
Zip Code: 98233
Start Date: ASAP

Position Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

- 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

Qualifications - Required:

- 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

Qualifications - Preferred:

- Aerospace manufacturing experience
- Experience within 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

What Makes Someone Successful - The ideal candidate:

- 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

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

Why Join This Opportunity?
- 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

Additional Requirements:
- 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.