Quality Engineer

Permobil • Pasco, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Permobil has a position open for a Quality Engineer. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering field from college or university and 2 years related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with medical device regulations (21 CDR Part 820) and ISO 13485 preferred.
• 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.
• Experience with LEAN/Six Sigma in manufacturing environments will be highly preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level