Quality Engineer Jobs in Oregon
Quality Engineer jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Hillsboro, and Eugene, where companies like Intel, Nike, and Daimler Truck North America maintain large manufacturing and product development operations. Demand is strongest in semiconductor fabrication, automotive systems, and consumer goods, with openings at every level from associate quality engineer to senior quality systems manager. Oregon's advanced manufacturing base and active aerospace supply chain keep this among the more consistent hiring markets in the Pacific Northwest. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This is a hybrid role in Tualatin, OR. Candidate needs to work 3 days per week onsite.
The Group You’ll Be A Part Of:
This position will be in the Supplier Engineering and technology group (SET), within US Global supply chain operations group, working as a Supplier QA Engineer, Staff with a variety of suppliers in the Commercial off the shelf parts (COTs), Pneumatics, Complex OEM like valves, pumps, manometers space, in partnership with many Product Groups within the company. This offers a unique opportunity to have visibility across the whole spectrum of what we make, develop relationships across the company and with a variety of suppliers, work both with C&F teams for New Product introduction as well as maintaining our existing tools and designs.
The Impact You’ll Make:
As a Supplier QA Engineer, Staff, you thrive in high-stakes, dynamic environment, driving product development at the forefront of the semiconductor equipment industry. Collaborating closely with suppliers, customers, and internal teams, you will provide real-time problem-solving to technical challenges and to enhance our products. In this role, you will directly contribute to developing in partnership with our C&F teams and suppliers new designs in vacuum systems, actuators, bellows, Flowmeters, Fan filters, Commercial off-the-shelf items, Pneumatics, cable assembly and wiring harnesses metrology such as precision manometers, pumping, etc. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate across our group and the company on many interesting fields.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Manufacturing, Chemical, etc.)
- 5+ years of experience in supplier engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or related roles.
What You’ll do:
- Apply skills and experience with semiconductor manufacturing and equipment, focused on vacuum technology, to technical and quality problems encountered in the product life cycle with special attention to new product introduction.
- Accountable for the quality and timeliness of supplier engineering tasks and projects and be a point of contact for the assigned OEM suppliers.
- Travel to suppliers manufacturing locations to conduct effective situation assessments, audits and investigations and apply findings to implement systematic and lasting improvements to product and process.
- Perform Program/Project and Supplier Management roles with emphasis on problem-solving analysis and improvements in manufacturing and test processes. Definition, review and improvement of Supplier’s Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA), Supplier’s Quality Systems and Processes of Record (POR).
- Act as a technical liaison between OEM, COTs, Cable and Pneumatic Suppliers, Product group, Product development and customer front-end teams to ensure speed and fast issue resolution and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Apply experience with industrial Quality Systems, Engineering Design & Documentation, Product Qualification, Change (EC) Processes and Problem Solving to issues occurring in product and component life cycles.
Who We’re Looking for:
- Exceptional analytical and experimental design skills. Creative thinking, structured problem solving, and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Proven ability to handle critical and safety-related quality escalations with cross-functional teams includes Product group (PG), NPI (New Product Introduction), Field Service Engineers (FSE), Accounts Team (AT), Global Product Services (GPS), Global Quality and customers.
- Ability and expertise in Failure Analysis (FA) /8D process, 5-whys, FMEA, Design-for-Reliability, Weibull analyses, etc., to solve our most complex problems in the most efficient way.
- Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) feedback to optimize supplier manufacturing processes and reduce Quality, Cost and delivery issues.
- Strong business effective communication and presentation skill to various levels of the company, and to suppliers during onsite/virtual audits, Interactions and discussions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior product design and technical engineer experience in vacuum systems is beneficial.
- Experience in quality and reliability systems in semiconductors, automotive, aerospace, or related hardware, tools, and equipment is a plus.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and project management.
- Knowledge in six sigma (DMAIC approach), SPC tools and usage of Minitab, JMP.
This is a hybrid role in Tualatin, OR. Candidate needs to work 3 days per week onsite.
The Group You’ll Be A Part Of:
This position will be in the Supplier Engineering and technology group (SET), within US Global supply chain operations group, working as a Supplier QA Engineer, Staff with a variety of suppliers in the Commercial off the shelf parts (COTs), Pneumatics, Complex OEM like valves, pumps, manometers space, in partnership with many Product Groups within the company. This offers a unique opportunity to have visibility across the whole spectrum of what we make, develop relationships across the company and with a variety of suppliers, work both with C&F teams for New Product introduction as well as maintaining our existing tools and designs.
The Impact You’ll Make:
As a Supplier QA Engineer, Staff, you thrive in high-stakes, dynamic environment, driving product development at the forefront of the semiconductor equipment industry. Collaborating closely with suppliers, customers, and internal teams, you will provide real-time problem-solving to technical challenges and to enhance our products. In this role, you will directly contribute to developing in partnership with our C&F teams and suppliers new designs in vacuum systems, actuators, bellows, Flowmeters, Fan filters, Commercial off-the-shelf items, Pneumatics, cable assembly and wiring harnesses metrology such as precision manometers, pumping, etc. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate across our group and the company on many interesting fields.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Manufacturing, Chemical, etc.)
- 5+ years of experience in supplier engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or related roles.
What You’ll do:
- Apply skills and experience with semiconductor manufacturing and equipment, focused on vacuum technology, to technical and quality problems encountered in the product life cycle with special attention to new product introduction.
- Accountable for the quality and timeliness of supplier engineering tasks and projects and be a point of contact for the assigned OEM suppliers.
- Travel to suppliers manufacturing locations to conduct effective situation assessments, audits and investigations and apply findings to implement systematic and lasting improvements to product and process.
- Perform Program/Project and Supplier Management roles with emphasis on problem-solving analysis and improvements in manufacturing and test processes. Definition, review and improvement of Supplier’s Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA), Supplier’s Quality Systems and Processes of Record (POR).
- Act as a technical liaison between OEM, COTs, Cable and Pneumatic Suppliers, Product group, Product development and customer front-end teams to ensure speed and fast issue resolution and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Apply experience with industrial Quality Systems, Engineering Design & Documentation, Product Qualification, Change (EC) Processes and Problem Solving to issues occurring in product and component life cycles.
Who We’re Looking for:
- Exceptional analytical and experimental design skills. Creative thinking, structured problem solving, and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Proven ability to handle critical and safety-related quality escalations with cross-functional teams includes Product group (PG), NPI (New Product Introduction), Field Service Engineers (FSE), Accounts Team (AT), Global Product Services (GPS), Global Quality and customers.
- Ability and expertise in Failure Analysis (FA) /8D process, 5-whys, FMEA, Design-for-Reliability, Weibull analyses, etc., to solve our most complex problems in the most efficient way.
- Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) feedback to optimize supplier manufacturing processes and reduce Quality, Cost and delivery issues.
- Strong business effective communication and presentation skill to various levels of the company, and to suppliers during onsite/virtual audits, Interactions and discussions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior product design and technical engineer experience in vacuum systems is beneficial.
- Experience in quality and reliability systems in semiconductors, automotive, aerospace, or related hardware, tools, and equipment is a plus.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and project management.
- Knowledge in six sigma (DMAIC approach), SPC tools and usage of Minitab, JMP.
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Where Oregon roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Quality Engineer Job Market in Oregon
A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality engineer jobs across Oregon.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related technical field
- Experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949
- Proficiency in statistical process control and root cause analysis methods
- Familiarity with inspection tools, metrology equipment, and GD&T principles
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) credential preferred by many Oregon employers
- Strong documentation skills and experience writing NCRs, CAPAs, and audit reports
Quality Engineer Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality engineer in Oregon?
Most Oregon employers require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical, or manufacturing engineering, though related technical degrees are accepted in many sectors. Oregon does not issue a state-specific license for quality engineers, so candidates advance through industry credentials. The ASQ Certified Quality Engineer credential is widely recognized across Oregon's semiconductor, food processing, and advanced manufacturing industries and gives candidates a concrete edge when competing for positions at larger employers.
Which companies hire quality engineers in Oregon?
Employers hiring quality engineers in Oregon right now include Acumed, Garmin, and Lam Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oregon's semiconductor corridor in Hillsboro and Washington County drives a particularly steady stream of quality engineering openings year-round.
Which Oregon cities have the most quality engineer jobs?
Tualatin, Hillsboro, and Salem account for the largest share of quality engineer openings in Oregon. Portland and Hillsboro lead because of Intel's major campus, Nike's global headquarters, and a dense cluster of advanced manufacturers and aerospace suppliers in the metro area, while Eugene and Corvallis draw openings tied to food and beverage production and university-adjacent technology firms.
Are there remote quality engineer jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality engineering is fundamentally hands-on work tied to production lines, inspection equipment, and physical audits, which limits fully remote arrangements. About 37% of quality engineer openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles tend to be in quality systems management, supplier auditing, or documentation-heavy compliance work rather than floor-level inspection.
How can I get hired as a quality engineer in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying for quality technician or quality inspector roles, which Oregon manufacturers such as semiconductor fabs in Hillsboro and food processing plants in the Willamette Valley regularly fill with candidates who have an associate degree or technical certification. From there, lateral movement into junior quality engineer roles is common. Pursuing an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential and building familiarity with ISO documentation practices gives early-career candidates a measurable advantage in Oregon hiring processes.
Where can I find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings across Portland, Hillsboro, Eugene, and the broader state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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