Quality Engineer
panthalassaPortland, Oregon
Full Time
Posted February 25, 2026
$145k - $185k
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Job Description
The Quality Engineer will establish and maintain quality systems for scalable production of renewable ocean energy technologies, ensuring safety, consistency, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and assembly processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) for production processes
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans and inspection strategies in collaboration with design engineers
- Lead root cause investigations and drive improvements using RCCA methodologies
- Support and prepare for ISO9001 certification and other quality audits
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to embed quality into daily operations
- Manage and lead a small team of quality engineers and specialists
- Drive continuous quality improvements aligned with business objectives and production scale-up plans
Requirements
- 5 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering, production, and supply chain teams in a Quality role
- 2 years of experience authoring and maintaining quality procedures in a production environment such as a shop, high bay, factory floor, or clean room
- Experience leading a small team of engineers and specialists
- Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Working knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing processes
- Strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability to drive projects from start to finish
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to travel to vendors and supplier sites as needed
- Comfortable working on-site with the team engineering, manufacturing, and operations
Benefits & Perks
Cash compensation of 145,000 - 185,000 USD
Equity in the company
Flexible paid time off
Health insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Dental insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Vision insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Disability insurance (100% paid for long-term financial support if disabled)
Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
Relocation assistance
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