Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer
Department: Quality Location: Seattle WA (on-site)FLSA Status: ExemptSalary Range: $70-90,000 annual (DOE)Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401(k) match, PTOReports To: President
About the Company

Washington Chain & Supply, Inc. (WCS) has served the marine, industrial, and offshore industries for more than 70 years as a supplier of anchors, anchor chain, chain fittings, steel wire rope, synthetic rope and rigging hardware. WCS manufactures its Marquip line of products in our Seattle, WA machine shop while also serving as a distributor for partner brands such Crosby, Van Beest, Cortland, Samson, Peerless, and Bethlehem Wire Rope.  We are an organization that drives innovation in products, processes, and systems to enable growth in our industry and our employees.

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems and processes. This role involves conducting inspections and testing, ensuring compliance with standards, and contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in quality methodologies. Engineering background is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of quality program including development and implementation of procedures and standards
• Perform routine inspections and testing of incoming materials and finished products
• Assist in supplier quality management, including evaluation and performance monitoring
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes
• Develop and implement inbound product testing and inspection programs
• Prepare and maintain product certification documentation and packages
• Develop test procedures and train personnel on testing methods and equipment
• Collaborate with engineering team on design validation and product standardization

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality control, engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of quality systems, methodologies, and standards
• Experience with mechanical component design and product testing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in teams. 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand or sit for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; balance; bend and reach with hands and arms; use feet to operate foot pedal operation; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to climb ladders, sit, stoop. This role may require hands-on work in testing environments, collaboration across departments, and flexibility to adapt to evolving responsibilities.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Washington Chain & Supply, Inc. believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. We expect that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.

Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@wachain.com.

• NO PHONE CALLS. NO RECRUITERS.