Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer (2nd Shift)

Location: Redmond, WA

Shift Hours: 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM

Employment Type: Contract (12 months to start)

Job Description:

We are seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer for a 12-month contract position based in Redmond, WA . This role is responsible for making real-time quality decisions directly on the manufacturing floor. The Quality Engineer will assess production issues as they arise—determining when to halt production, contain affected products, and evaluate the impact of operator errors. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role requiring strong decision-making and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Make immediate, informed quality decisions during live production events
• Manage and resolve Non-Conformances (NCs)
• Lead and own Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to implement sustainable quality improvements
• Support PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and SICR (Systemic Issue Corrective Resolution) activities
• Review, update, and maintain internal quality documentation
• Assist with validation processes, develop control plans, and create process flow diagrams
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations— medical device experience is a plus

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in Quality Engineering in Manufacturing, medical device or regulated industries
• Strong experience with supplier quality and cross-functional team collaboration
• Skilled in quick decision-making, problem-solving, and issue resolution
• Proficient with key quality processes (CAPA, NC management, PPAP, validation, etc.)
• Must be available to work 2nd shift (3:30 PM – 2:00 AM)
• Must be able to work on-site in Redmond, WA