Quality Engineer - Supplier

Quality Engineer – Supplier

Weir ESCO

Location – Portland, Oregon, United States
Work Arrangement – Hybrid (typically 3 days onsite per week, sometimes 4 days if needed)

What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do
• Supplier Performance Management: Monitor and drive improved quality performance for assigned suppliers primarily located in North America, ensuring purchased products meet quality requirements.
• New Product Release Coordination: Manage new product releases at suppliers, including First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) documentation, collaborating closely with product design engineers to define and document part requirements.
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions: Participate in root cause investigations and lead corrective action implementation to resolve supplier quality issues in a timely manner.
• Process Improvement: Work with internal customers to improve processes, documentation, and increase the maturity of the Supplier Quality Management System.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with engineering, purchasing, sales, and manufacturing teams to support supplier quality initiatives and ensure alignment on quality standards.
• Travel Requirements: Travel within North America approximately 10-20%, using a mix of car and occasional plane travel, reimbursed for mileage and gas.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves:
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• Minimum 1+ year experience in a quality-critical manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to interpret product specifications and engineering drawings effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse functional groups and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves:
• Experience auditing quality management systems to standards like ISO 9001 or AS9100.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Understanding of manufacturing metrics (KPIs).
• Exposure to casting, welding, machining, or fabrication processes.

Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options
• 5% 401(k) Retirement Match
• 15 days Paid Time Off in first year
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Flexibility in your schedule
• Parental Leave

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