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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What you will do
Under general direction and within division policies and procedures, designs, develops and implements test and statistical process control procedures to achieve quality specification for all manufacturing processes.
How you will do it
- Directs, reviews and coaches employees engaged in measuring and testing products and tabulating data concerning material quality and process reliability, in accordance with plant goals
- Administers production salary/wage policy, disciplinary procedures, company policies and/or union agreements for operating personnel properly
- Administers, supports and/or enforces health, environmental and safety standards, work practices and housekeeping policies and procedures
- Develops an understanding of how to maintain good employee relations through coaching and consistent application of employee relation policies.
- Partners with operating personnel to meet established goals
- Trains production and salaried employees to perform work assignments safely and efficiently.
- Compiles and develops training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
- Audits and analyzes process procedures as practiced in-house to assure performance to specifications.
- Champion special quality & improvement projects as assigned by Management.
- Conducts routine analysis on various internal battery components.
- May develop criteria for acceptable quality levels of purchased supplies and materials including coordination with key vendors to maintain certification.
- Provides quality assurance support and refines production methods.
- Analyzes data to provide continuous improvements in the supplier's products.
- Develops methods for testing, sampling and training to ensure required standards are being met.
- Conducts audits and creates finding reports to determine corrective and preventative action. Ensures through internal auditing compliance with quality and process specifications.
- Design, develops and implements standards for inspection, testing and evaluation using statistical process control (SPC) methods.
- Creatively innovate through design or acquisition any existing quality tools or devices necessary for the process control and implementation of test procedures.
- Supports manufacturing and process designs with other team members assigned to project.
- Reviews product and process designs for compliance and safety, adherence to company standards, customer concerns and to ensure timely completion.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel and Access. Able to use and develop Access databases.
- Regularly applies critical thinking, problem solving and lean manufacturing principles.
- Interface and engage with internal customers & suppliers, including tracking and reporting of quality metrics.
- Utilize Six Sigma and Lean principles.
- Investigates material variances, reports results of investigation and recommends improvements.
- Solicits and encourages process, procedure and equipment improvements from team members.
- Audits Standard Work Practices for each area and regularly review for effectiveness through team meetings and practice.
What we look for
- Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in manufacturing environment with progressing responsibilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, statistics or related curriculum required.
- Quality experience in ISO/TS-16949 environment preferred.
- Certified as Internal TS Auditor is a preferred.
- CQE or CQA certificates preferred.
- Project management experience preferred.
- Ability to multitask, manage projects and build cohesive teams.
- Able to work all shifts and hours as required.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and build trust with an hourly manufacturing workforce.
- Strong understanding of benchmark change management practices
- Strong cultural sensitivity and understanding of diversity & inclusion strategic priorities
- Highly organized and deadline driven with the ability to prioritize
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite: Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
What you get
Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
Parental and caregiver leave programs
All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
Who we are
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
Veterans/Military Spouses
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
A Note to Job Applicants
Please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.
To All Recruitment Agencies
Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
What you will do
Under general direction and within division policies and procedures, designs, develops and implements test and statistical process control procedures to achieve quality specification for all manufacturing processes.
How you will do it
- Directs, reviews and coaches employees engaged in measuring and testing products and tabulating data concerning material quality and process reliability, in accordance with plant goals
- Administers production salary/wage policy, disciplinary procedures, company policies and/or union agreements for operating personnel properly
- Administers, supports and/or enforces health, environmental and safety standards, work practices and housekeeping policies and procedures
- Develops an understanding of how to maintain good employee relations through coaching and consistent application of employee relation policies.
- Partners with operating personnel to meet established goals
- Trains production and salaried employees to perform work assignments safely and efficiently.
- Compiles and develops training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
- Audits and analyzes process procedures as practiced in-house to assure performance to specifications.
- Champion special quality & improvement projects as assigned by Management.
- Conducts routine analysis on various internal battery components.
- May develop criteria for acceptable quality levels of purchased supplies and materials including coordination with key vendors to maintain certification.
- Provides quality assurance support and refines production methods.
- Analyzes data to provide continuous improvements in the supplier's products.
- Develops methods for testing, sampling and training to ensure required standards are being met.
- Conducts audits and creates finding reports to determine corrective and preventative action. Ensures through internal auditing compliance with quality and process specifications.
- Design, develops and implements standards for inspection, testing and evaluation using statistical process control (SPC) methods.
- Creatively innovate through design or acquisition any existing quality tools or devices necessary for the process control and implementation of test procedures.
- Supports manufacturing and process designs with other team members assigned to project.
- Reviews product and process designs for compliance and safety, adherence to company standards, customer concerns and to ensure timely completion.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel and Access. Able to use and develop Access databases.
- Regularly applies critical thinking, problem solving and lean manufacturing principles.
- Interface and engage with internal customers & suppliers, including tracking and reporting of quality metrics.
- Utilize Six Sigma and Lean principles.
- Investigates material variances, reports results of investigation and recommends improvements.
- Solicits and encourages process, procedure and equipment improvements from team members.
- Audits Standard Work Practices for each area and regularly review for effectiveness through team meetings and practice.
What we look for
- Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in manufacturing environment with progressing responsibilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, statistics or related curriculum required.
- Quality experience in ISO/TS-16949 environment preferred.
- Certified as Internal TS Auditor is a preferred.
- CQE or CQA certificates preferred.
- Project management experience preferred.
- Ability to multitask, manage projects and build cohesive teams.
- Able to work all shifts and hours as required.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and build trust with an hourly manufacturing workforce.
- Strong understanding of benchmark change management practices
- Strong cultural sensitivity and understanding of diversity & inclusion strategic priorities
- Highly organized and deadline driven with the ability to prioritize
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite: Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
What you get
Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
Parental and caregiver leave programs
All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
Who we are
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
Veterans/Military Spouses
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
A Note to Job Applicants
Please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.
To All Recruitment Agencies
Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
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Quality Engineer Job Market in Oregon
A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Staffing & Recruiting
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 Intel Corporation, Lam Research, and Agility Robotics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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?
Hillsboro, Portland, and Tualatin 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 64% of quality engineer openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of November 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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