Quality Engineer
Join our dynamic team at Business Unit Specialized, a cornerstone of the Tube Division within Alleima Group!
We are proud to be a global factor in producing and supplying high-quality tubular products for cutting-edge industries. Our innovative solutions, crafted from corrosion-resistant alloys such as stainless steel, nickel, and titanium, are setting new standards in these exciting markets.
We are seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to join our team in Kennewick, WA, with approximately 150 employees, where we produce high‑precision titanium tube products for demanding markets such as Aerospace.
Your Role
As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring that products and processes meet established quality standards. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to identify issues, implement improvements, and maintain compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Develop and implement quality control processes and internal operational standards, support new product development with quality planning (e.g., FMEA, control plans), and review and approve technical documentation, specifications, and procedures.
- Monitor production and engineering processes to ensure product quality, conduct inspections and testing to verify compliance with requirements, ensure adherence to internal quality standards and external regulations.
- Perform root cause analysis on defects and nonconformities.
- Implement and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Investigating customer complaints and quality issues.
- Conduct internal and external audits.
- Ensure compliance with standards (e.g., ISO 9001/AS9100, and other industry-specific regulations) and maintain documentation required for audits and certifications.
- Analyze quality data and performance metrics.
- Generate reports on defects, trends, and improvement opportunities.
- Use statistical tools and KPIs to monitor and improve processes.
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to enhance product quality and process efficiency.
- Collaborate with teams to implement process improvements.
- Work with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and operations teams.
- Communicate quality issues and drive resolution across departments.
- Support training and awareness on quality standards and best practices.
About you
You’re someone who is passionate about the manufacturing industry and brings an innovative mindset to everything you do. With a strong work ethic and a can‑do attitude, you take pride in being dependable, safety‑focused, and ready to learn on the job. You thrive in environments where attention to detail matters and where problem-solving and critical thinking are essential to success.
You communicate effectively, both written and verbal, and excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals. Your ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and adapt in fast-paced environments allows you to stay productive and focused. With a mindset centered on continuous improvement, you are always looking for ways to refine processes and contribute to better outcomes.
Backed by a bachelor’s degree (or nearing completion within one year) in engineering, Quality, Materials Science, or a related technical field, you bring at least two years of experience in quality engineering or quality assurance, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial setting. You have hands-on experience working with quality management systems, supplier quality processes, and raw material evaluation.
You are knowledgeable in industry standards such as ISO 9001 and AS9100, and additional experience in a materials testing laboratory is a plus. Overall, you combine technical expertise with a proactive, detail-oriented approach, making you a strong contributor to quality-driven manufacturing operations.
What you can expect from us
- The salary range for this position is $62,000 – $92,000 annually with a 10% annual bonus and annual merit eligibility.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance as well as company paid disability and life insurance.
- We offer paid time off and 11 paid holidays a year.
- A 401 (K) retirement savings plan that has a 5% company contribution with company match of 50% for the first 6% you invest.
- We offer a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program.
- Global career development and opportunities for professional development and training.
Additional Information
At Alleima Special Metals, our mission is much more than delivering high-quality products, technology, and processes - working together to develop solutions based on our customers’ needs and thus achieving our business goals is a better way to describe our daily work. With curious employees and safety as our priority, we create a work environment where you can develop both personally and professionally.
With a clear direction for our journey ahead, utilizing our position as a technology leader, progressive customer partner, and sustainability driver, we aim to become an even stronger company in our industry.
Are you ready to take on this challenge together with us? Join us on our journey! www.alleima.com.