Quality Engineer (beaverton, Oregon)
Micro Power Electronics Inc. (Portland, Oregon)

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Are you prepared to join a company whose focus is to constantly improve?  Micro Power Electronics empowers employees and believes in them; we are looking for employees who are engaged and excited about the success of our company and one another.  We operate with uncompromising integrity and treat one another with dignity and respect. We are goal oriented.  We strive to make every one of our employees feel appreciated and valued. We trust you will do the best you can every day. We aspire to emerge as a high performance organization, with high performance people.  It is hard work, but it is exciting, too!   At Micro Power you are not just another spoke in the machinery of some large company.  Here at Micro Power, you have real responsibility and can make a real difference. But we require a high commitment level that you will do the best you can each and every day.  Together we can make a great company!  We share in the success we create, with excellent benefits, competitive pay, cash bonuses and stock options. If you are ready to be a part of this exciting time with Micro Power and believe you can build the pillars of success with us, then we want to know more about you . . . 

Our Company

Micro Power Electronics is a fast growing, customer centric power solutions company looking for innovative, engaged employees committed to leading this company to further heights and success.  Our employees are fast-charging and thorough; experts in their field and confident in the custom solutions we design and deliver to our customers.  We believe we’re the best in the industry.  We foster teamwork and caring in our employees.  We are the #16th best large company to work for in Oregon and the top manufacturing company voted by our employees.

As a pioneer in the development of Lithium battery systems, smart battery packs, chargers, power supplies and docking stations, Micro Power has more than 20 years of experience developing battery and power solutions. With a proven track record of technical excellence, quality solutions and award-winning service, Micro Power has become the fastest growing supplier of custom power systems in North America. Micro Power Electronics, Inc. is ISO 13485 and 9001:2000 certified, as well as ITAR and FDA registered. Micro Power supplies custom battery systems to the portable medical, handheld Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) and commercial military markets.

This Position:  Quality Engineer  (Beaverton, Oregon)

Micro Power Electronics is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, team oriented person to assert themselves in an exciting world of multiple and varied projects.  Our ideal candidate will be a self-starting, proactive and detailed individual who can make critical decisions regarding NPI projects, Corrective and Preventive action issues, and be a key contributor during both customer and regulatory audits.  Top-notch communication skills, creativity, and the desire to succeed are a must!

Position Requirements

The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: (include, but not limited to)

1.       Manage customer Quality issues for assigned customers to resolve issues and improve customer partnerships.

2.       Represent Quality on NPI teams for assigned customers by developing quality and inspection plans, sourcing strategies and first article inspections.

3.       For assigned commodities manage supplier corrective action and supplier improvement.

4.       Support improvements to Beaverton ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and FDA QSR programs including database development.

5.       Support company wide quality initiatives as applicable.

6.       Support additional projects, Lean activities and Quality improvement as assigned. 

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities: (include but are not limited to)

1.       Provide quality training.

2.       SPC, Lean, Internal auditing, Six Sigma.

3.       Support database development and training as applicable.

4.       Support company wide continuous improvement and initiative efforts.

Position Requirements

The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience:

Educational and Skill Requirements:

1.      At least one of the following:

·         5 years experience in Quality, with at least 2 years in a Quality Engineering.

·         Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years experience in ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.  

·         ASQ Certified Quality Engineer and at least 2 years experience in ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.  

2.      Experience with high tech. mechanical and electrical products

3.      Strong team, communication and problem solving skills

4.      General knowledge of MRP systems including BOMs, revision control and ECOs

5.      General software application skills: Excel, Word, Outlook and Access.

Physical Requirements:

1.   Travel, including International, to suppliers and customers as needed.

2.      Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs.

3.      Must be able to sit for long periods of time at a computer. 

Desirable Traits and Experience:

1.      Enjoy working with a wide range of people, cultures and products.

2.      Able to prioritize and multitask.  

3.      Outsourcing experience, particularly Asia.

Equipment Used:

1.      Personal computer and telephone system

2.      Measurement devices such as: calipers, micrometers and voltmeters.

Work Schedule:

1.      Generally 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, with additional time as needed.

2.      Less than 1% unplanned absenteeism is expected.

Affirmative Action Classification:

·         Professional

To Apply

Please reference Quality Engineer--Beaverton in the subject line of your email and forward your resume, cover letter, and salary history to:

Email:              careers@micro-power.com

Website:         After emailing Careers, visit our webiste to complete our online application:

 http://www.micro-power.com/

Mail:                Micro Power Electronics Inc.

Attn: HR/Quality Engineer--Beaverton

13955 SW Millikan Way

Beaverton, OR 97008

Fax:                 (503) 615-4598

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package along with solid opportunities for professional growth. Only local candidates apply; there is no relocation package available for this position.

MPE is an equal opportunity employer