Sustaining Quality Engineer
ATI · Albany, OR
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $92k–$147k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at ATI (metals) in Albany, OR.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, CAPA, ISO 9001, AS9100
- Base pay
- $92k–$147k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 11 other live quality postings in Oregon.
- Base pay
- About 31% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 4+)
Typical $122k–$225k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 83%
- FMEA 50%
- Control plans 50%
- Supplier quality 50%
- Six Sigma 42%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 42%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at ATI
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: ATI in Albany
5 other open roles at this site.
- Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
- Process Controls and Automation Engineer · Controls
- Senior Process Controls and Automation Engineer · Controls · Senior
- Quality Engineer · Quality
- Electrical Maintenance Engineer · Reliability
Full description from ATIAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Support the review and disposition non-conforming material, ensuring proper documentation, risk assessment, and timely resolution
Lead and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), including root cause analysis, implementation, and effectiveness verification
Manage quality STOPS/SLAMS as needed to contain risk and protect product quality
Conduct and support internal, customer, and regulatory audits; ensure timely closure of audit findings
Track and report key quality system metrics, including nonconformance trends, CAPA effectiveness, and audit performance
Review product and process specifications to ensure compliance and proper interpretation in manufacturing
Ensure adherence to quality management systems (QMS) and applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100)
Support continuous improvement of quality systems, procedures, and documentation
Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to address quality issues and prevent recurrence
Train and guide personnel on quality requirements, procedures, and compliance expectations
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or related field)
- ✓3 – 8+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality systems, or manufacturing quality
- ✓Strong knowledge of nonconformance management, CAPA processes, and audits
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Working knowledge of SA&C production processes
- ✓Familiarity with quality standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, etc.)
- ✓Experience with quality management systems and document control process
Skilled in
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
High attention to detail and strong process discipline
We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.
- ✓It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.
Due to the nature of its operations, including certain federal government contracts, ATI Specialty Alloys & Components must track -- and in some cases limit employment opportunity based on -- citizenship or immigration status.
Total Rewards
ATI has a Total Rewards package to attract and retain top talent. As part of our Total Rewards package, we offer a competitive base pay with variable additional compensation opportunities. This includes:
- ✓A top 401K plan, including company match
- ✓Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs
- ✓15 days of paid vacation time, along with 12 paid holidays
- ✓Performance bonus
- ✓Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance
Our Total Rewards program and options available to an employee & may vary depending on multiple factors, including location and hire date. Hourly pay rates are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
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Proven to Perform.
From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.
The Sustaining Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and maintaining quality systems to ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements. This role plays a critical part in managing nonconformances, driving corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), supporting audits, and ensuring adherence to product and process specifications.
The position partners closely with Operations and Product Engineering teams to ensure timely resolution of quality issues, minimize risk, and sustain a high level of product and process integrity.
