
Quality Specialist
Eaton · Wilsonville, OR
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $47k–$69k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist quality role at Eaton (industrial) in Wilsonville, OR.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, FMEA, PPAP, Minitab, ISO 9001
- Base pay
- $47k–$69k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Oregon: typical posted base $121k–$220k. This one lists $47k–$69k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 17 quality engineer openings in Oregon, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Oregon plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 16 other live quality postings in Oregon.
- Base pay
- About 67% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 6+)
Typical $122k–$225k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 82%
- ✓ FMEA 53%
- Supplier quality 53%
- Control plans 41%
- Six Sigma 35%
- ✓ SPC 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Minitab, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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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 did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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requirements
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Roles &
Responsibilities
- ◆Support warranty and customer complaint investigations by gathering data, reviewing returned products, documenting findings, and assisting with corrective action implementation.
- ◆Analyze quality performance metrics including FPY, scrap, rework, customer complaints, and audit results to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- ◆Maintain calibration records and support measurement system compliance activities for assigned areas.
- ◆Participate in product line quality reviews and cross-functional meetings to communicate quality performance and improvement opportunities. Assist with training team members on quality procedures, inspection requirements, and quality system expectations.
- ◆Support assigned product lines and manufacturing operations by investigating quality concerns and assisting with implementation of corrective actions.
- ◆Perform inspections, audits, and quality assessments to verify compliance with product specifications, procedures, and quality standards.
- ◆Assist in root cause investigations utilizing quality tools such as A3, 8D, Pareto analysis, Fishbone diagrams, and 5-Why methodology.
- ◆Process and investigate nonconforming materials, including containment activities, documentation, verification of corrective actions, and communication of quality concerns.
- ◆Maintain quality records, procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, and other controlled documentation required by the Quality Management System.
- ◆Participate in internal audits and support corrective action activities resulting from audit findings.
- ◆Assist manufacturing and support functions in establishing and maintaining quality control methods and inspection techniques.
- ◆Support implementation of continuous improvement projects focused on reducing defects, improving process capability, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- ◆Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
- ✓1+ year of quality related experience
- ✓Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now and in the future
- ✓No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the facility listed will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
requirements
including safety shoes, protective eyewear, and high visibility vest. Closed non-temperature-controlled environment.
- ✓Ability to lift 35lbs. per person and 70lbs. with a buddy lift; bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, use both hands to lift and lower materials, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
Travel
Requirements
- ✓None
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
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Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Quality Specialist. This is a Full-Time role working Monday-Friday, Daylight hours. This is an onsite role.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do
The Quality Technician provides quality support for assigned product lines and manufacturing operations. Assists in maintaining quality systems, conducting inspections and investigations, resolving nonconformance issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Works with cross-functional teams to improve product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance while ensuring compliance with Eaton Quality Management System
Preferred
- +Associate degree in a technical or engineering-related discipline.
- +Experience reading engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
- +Experience performing inspections, testing, or troubleshooting activities.
- +Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- +Experience working within ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
- +ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or equivalent certification.
- +Experience using problem-solving tools such as A3, 8D, FMEA, PPAP, or SPC.
- +Experience with Minitab, Power BI, or quality data analysis tools.
- +Knowledge of manufacturing processes and electrical products.
Work Environment
- •Production facility environment with Personal Protective Equipment
