Overview
Quality Engineer Jobs in Tualatin, OR at Russell Tobin
Title: Quality Engineer
Company: Russell Tobin
Location: Tualatin, OR
Job Title: Quality Inspector
Location: Tualatin, OR 97062 (ON SITE)
Pay Range: $34 – 40/Hr. On W2 (Depending on Experience/Interview)
Duration: Contract Role (Possible Extension or Temp to Hire for Right Candidate)
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Job Description:
Perform incoming inspection using precision equipment including CMM (Zeiss, Mitutoyo, Hexagon), surface roughness testers, optical comparators, micrometers, and height gauges.
Interpret complex engineering drawings with deep knowledge of GD&T per ANSI standards.
Prioritize urgent requests such as line-down situations and purges; proactively manage the daily inspection workload based on priority and overdue aging.
Conduct source inspections and calibration audits at supplier locations to verify conformance before shipment.
Report and document non-conforming materials; collaborate with Supplier Engineers, Manufacturing, and SCM for timely resolution.
Support production and supplier engineers by measuring suspect parts to determine disposition.
Lead IQA inspection planning for both Tualatin and Livermore sites; ensure SLA adherence and capacity planning.
Develop, manage, and report performance metrics and dashboards to drive IQA accountability and improvements.
Own and maintain calibration schedules and tool health across the IQA metrology equipment fleet; ensure full audit readiness.
Represent IQA during internal, customer, and third-party audits (ISO 9001, AS9100).
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best known methods (BKMs) across the global IQA network.
Collaborate with global IQA teams to align processes and share improvement strategies.
Utilize SAP, Power BI, and Microsoft Office tools to manage inspection records and analytics.
Top skills:
Hands-on programming and operation experience with Zeiss CMM; experience with Mitutoyo and Hexagon systems is a plus.
Expertise in GD&T interpretation and mechanical inspection techniques.
Ability to work independently with a high tolerance to ambiguity in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Demonstration GD&T and programming skills in lab with a sample machined part.
Strong prioritization and decision-making skills under high-pressure conditions.
Effective communicator with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
Experience mentoring junior inspectors or leading small quality teams.
Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC), capability studies, and root cause analysis techniques.
“Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.”
