Quality Assurance Technician Everett, WA

Dogwood Industries - Who We Are

Build your future with Dogwood Industries!

Dogwood Industries is at the forefront of designing and manufacturing Pre-engineered Panelized Relocatable Metal Buildings, delivering industry leading solutions for mission-critical projects across industrial and DoD markets. Through a precise blend of manufacturing and construction, we build high-performance, rapidly deployable structures that keep critical missions moving forward. Our team provides leadership in the design process that transforms the way our clients work by delivering buildings as equipment solutions in harsh environments around the world. If you are motivated by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to be part of a team that is rapidly growing and revolutionizing the building industry, we'd love to speak with you!

General Job Description

Dogwood Industries is seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to support fundamental quality processes throughout the business. This role is a key contributor to ensure product and process compliance, assisting with business improvements, and communicating established quality objectives. The Quality Assurance Technician will work closely with various teams to uphold quality standards, support root cause investigations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is a proactive, cross-functional role that requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret technical requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Non-Conforming Material (NCM) process by identifying product or process discrepancies and assisting in resolution efforts
• Participate in the evaluation and disposition of Non-Conforming Materials, ensuring timely follow-through and documentation
• Lead and coordinate Corrective Action activities, including root cause analysis and implementation of preventive measures
• Develop and revise Quality Department documentation to align with current operating procedures and best practices
• Monitor, track, and report on key quality metrics and KPIs to support continuous improvement
• Conduct and participate in quality audits across products, processes, systems, and suppliers
• Interpret technical drawings and assembly prints to ensure product conformance and support quality inspections
• Collect, log, and analyze statistical data to identify trends and inform process improvements
• Support Supplier Quality initiatives, including issue resolution and performance monitoring
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and other departments to uphold quality standards and drive improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a Quality related role
• Proficiency working in an ERP/MRP system
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft (MS) Office suite, Minitab, or equivalent software
• High attention to detail and ability to analyze statistical data
• Strong organizational skills and communication
• Comfortable communicating cross-functionally with business departments
• Demonstrated ability to learn and work within structured systems and processes
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to grow into more advanced quality responsibilities
• Basic understanding of ISO 9001:2015 or AISC requirements is a plus
• Experience Auditing (Process/Product) is a plus

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
This position requires moderate physical activity in a manufacturing and office environment. To perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently seated at a computer desk, utilizing a cell phone, and participating in meetings with colleagues. Walking extended distances from location to location in the factory complex and meeting with people in noisy or congested areas will be a common occurrence. The employee must be able to reach overhead, able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance for extended periods of time. Be able to lift, pull and push material and equipment to complete assigned job tasks. Be able to lift 40 pounds of weight throughout assigned workday if required. The employee may be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors.

Compensation

$24.00 - $38.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Applicant Notes

• Applicants must provide complete work history with employer references for last three to five years.
• All employees are subject to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment and random drug testing. Due to working in / being exposed to a safety sensitive environment, THC testing will occur as part of all drug screens.

Application Assistance

If you have any questions or need assistance applying, please contact Dogwood's HR department at or .

Location

This is an onsite position at the Dogwood Everett Factory at th Ave NE, Everett, WA 98201.

Travel to Dogwood's Corporate office in Bothell and Sedro-Woolley Factory may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Disclaimer: Although the Company has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, the Company reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice. In order to meet company deadlines, work in excess of 40 hours per week may be required from time to time.

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Compensation details:24-38 Hourly Wage

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