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Quality Engineer

Janicki Sedro-Woolley, Washington, United States

onsitefull-time

Salary: USD 83,000–145,000 per year

Posted Jan 3, 2026Apply by Feb 2, 2026

Role & seniority: Quality Engineer, mid-level position, on-site

Stack/tools: quality systems (AS9100/QMS), QA applications, data analysis, trend analysis, process/workflow improvement, training, audits

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Develop, promote, and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methods, quality plans, documents, and reports

  • Retrieve, review, and analyze quality data; perform trend analysis; identify improvement opportunities

  • Review procedures and diagrams for contractual/QMS compliance; lead improvement initiatives and audits; provide training

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field

  • Manufacturing experience with QA; composite fabrication experience a plus

  • Strong communication skills; proficient in QA applications, word processing, spreadsheets, databases

Nice-to-haves

  • Commercial/military aerospace experience

  • Experience facilitating internal/regulatory/customer audits; familiarity with AS9100

  • Location & work type: Sedro-Woolley, Washington, on-site; full-time

  • Additional requirements: US citizen or permanent resident; ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance; eligibility for continuous evaluation; ITAR/EAR compliance

  • Compensation & benefits (highlights): salary range $83,000–$145,000; discretionary bonus; 401(k) matching; health/dental/vision; life/disability insurance; HSA/FSA; paid time off, holidays, and shifting options

Full Description

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our growing team.

This position is located on-site in Sedro-Woolley, Washington State.

Position Description

We are looking for a new team member to join us as a Quality Engineer to ensure our products meet internal and external compliance requirements. Successful candidates are eager to tackle large complex projects with interesting problems in a fast-paced team environment.

A Quality Engineer at Janicki works within an engineering team to

Develop, promote, and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodology, quality plans, documents, and reports. Create advancements in current quality engineering practices. Retrieve, review, and analyze Quality data including performing trend analysis and identifying quality improvement opportunities. Work with process and program owners to prepare, analyze and improve quality metrics for management and program reviews. Review documents, procedures, diagrams, and/or flow charts, to determine if they will perform and conform to contractual, AS9100, or QMS requirements. Monitor the application of improvement initiatives, researching best practices to impact quality improvement initiatives and utilization standards. Identify and recommend procedures and work with others to implement and streamline workflows. Provide training to enable employees to meet consistent quality standards. Participate in internal, regulatory and customer audits.

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 agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical field required. Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED Manufacturing experience, including experience in composite fabrication with practical application of quality assurance a plus Commercial/military aerospace experience is preferred Must have demonstrated excellent communication skills Must have strong computer skills including QA applications, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

Additional Information

Salary range for this role is between $83,000 - $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!

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.

Quality StandardsInspection ProcessesTest MethodologyQuality PlansData AnalysisTrend AnalysisQuality ImprovementDocument ReviewTrainingAuditingCommunication SkillsComputer SkillsQuality AssuranceManufacturing ExperienceAerospace Experiencemulti-location

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