Quality Engineer I

At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture.

Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

This position is located on-site in Hamilton, Washington State.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

We are looking for a new team member to join us as a Quality Engineer to ensure our products meet internal and external compliance requirements. Successful candidates are eager to tackle large complex projects with interesting problems in a fast-paced team environment.   

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, promotes, and executes quality standards, inspection processes, test methodology, quality plans, documents, and reports
• Creates advancements in current quality engineering practices
• Coordinates day-to-day activities of quality engineering and inspector staff in support of production
• Retrieves, reviews, and analyzes QA data for driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Performs statistical data analysis and identifies quality improvement opportunities
• Performs evidence-based root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitors the application of improvement initiatives
• Works with process & program owners to prepare, analyze and improve quality metrics for management & program reviews
• Reviews new or modified documents, procedures, diagram, and/or flow charts, to determine if they will perform according to user request and conform to contractual, AS9100 or QMS requirements
• Participates in contract reviews; document and disseminate information gleaned to pertinent parties
• Research best practices to impact quality improvement initiatives and utilization standards
• Identifies and recommends procedures and workflow improvements. Works with others to develop and streamline workflow
• Collects, and assists with, developing and analyzing quality measurement data
• Provides training to enable employees to meet consistent quality standards
• Participates in internal, regulatory and customer audits
• Participates and/or leads appropriate project work
• Performs inspection activities as needed, using common hand tools, drawings, CAD models, etc. These may be receiving, in-process, source, or final
• Must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines
• Must be at work on time and maintain good attendance. This is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).  Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate to agree to enter into a Continuous Evaluation program.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical field required
• Manufacturing experience, including experience in composite fabrication with practical application of quality assurance a plus
• Commercial/military aerospace experience is preferred
• Must have demonstrated excellent communication skills
• Must have strong computer skills including QA applications, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

DETAILED WAGE INFORMATION

• Salary range for this role is between $83,000 - $145,000, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off shifts. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Education reimbursement program
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off shifts 

Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status.  Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.

Salary : $83,000 - $145,000