Quality Engineer- 27465

Quality Engineer

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Build Quality. Drive Continuous Improvement.

Our client is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their manufacturing team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career quality professional who is passionate about manufacturing excellence, process improvement, and delivering high-quality products. In this role, you'll work cross-functionally with production, quality, and engineering teams to strengthen quality systems, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

If you enjoy analyzing data, identifying root causes, improving processes, and helping build a culture of quality, this role offers the opportunity to grow your engineering career in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Partner with production and quality leadership to resolve manufacturing quality issues and prevent future occurrences.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support Quality Inspectors and Quality Specialists to ensure products and processes meet internal and customer quality requirements.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kaizen, and waste reduction activities.
• Develop and deliver quality-related training to increase quality awareness throughout the organization.
• Plan, conduct, and document internal quality audits, including follow-up on corrective actions and audit findings.
• Create, maintain, and update quality documentation, including:
• Process Flow Documentation
• PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Control Plans
• Quality Work Instructions
• Quality Manuals
• Assist with PPAP documentation and production quality planning activities.
• Support receiving and outgoing quality processes to ensure product conformity.
• Prepare quality metrics, reports, and documentation for leadership review.
• Utilize statistical analysis tools to evaluate process performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate across departments to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Approximately 1 year of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of quality engineering tools and methodologies, including:
• PFMEA
• Control Plans
• PPAP
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data and manufacturing processes.

Titles Encouraged to Apply

Candidates with experience in the following or similar roles are encouraged to apply:

• Quality Engineer
• Manufacturing Quality Engineer
• Supplier Quality Engineer
• Process Quality Engineer
• Quality Assurance Engineer

If you're looking to build your career in quality engineering while contributing to process excellence and operational improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to explore this exciting opportunity with our client in Grand Rapids, Michigan.