Quality Engineer Lead

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 with regular travel to our Bellingham, Washington site. 

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Quality Engineering Lead reports within an engineering team and leads all aspects of quality within a project lifecycle to ensure products meet internal and external compliance requirements while supporting organizational quality objectives.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the development, promotion, and execution of quality standards, inspection processes, test methodologies, quality plans, documents, and reports
• Drives advancements in quality engineering practices and establishes best practices across projects and teams
• Leads and coordinates the day-to-day activities of quality engineering and inspector staff in support of production
• Oversees the retrieval, review, and analysis of QA data to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Leads statistical data analysis and identifies quality improvement opportunities across products and processes
• Leads evidence-based root cause analysis and ensures effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Leads and monitors the application and effectiveness of quality improvement initiatives
• Partners with process and program owners to develop, analyze, and improve quality metrics for management and program reviews
• Reviews new or modified documents, procedures, diagrams, and/or flow charts to ensure they meet user requirements and conform to contractual, AS9100, and QMS requirements
• Leads participation in contract reviews; documents and disseminates quality requirements and key information to pertinent parties
• Researches, evaluates, and implements best practices to advance quality improvement initiatives and utilization standards
• Identifies, recommends, and leads procedural and workflow improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline processes
• Oversees the collection, development, and analysis of quality measurement data to support business objectives
• Provides training, coaching, and mentorship to enable employees to meet consistent quality standards and support professional development
• Leads and participates in internal, regulatory, and customer audits, ensuring timely resolution of findings and continued compliance
• Leads and participates in cross-functional projects and strategic quality initiatives
• 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
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
• 2+ years of experience leading quality teams or projects
• AS9100/QMS experience
• Experience in composite fabrication preferred 
• Experience with root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement
• Internal, customer, and regulatory audit experience
• Experience in composite fabrication 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 $100,000 - $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.