Quality Engineer

Position: Quality Engineer

Position Type: Direct Hire

Location: Holland, MI

Shift: 1st Shift (Mon–Fri, 100% On-site)

Compensation: $80,000 – $95,000 (based on experience)

Position Overview:

Seeking a Quality Engineer for an automotive manufacturing facility in Holland, MI.

In this role, you will support the development and implementation of quality procedures, work instructions, and standards while serving as the primary contact for customer quality issues. You will work with internal and external teams to resolve product and process concerns efficiently. You will act as a key problem-solving resource, identifying and addressing quality issues and supporting efforts to prevent recurrence. This includes using tools such as SPC, DOE, continuous improvement methods, and other quality tools to reduce defects and improve processes. You will also support product and data analysis, including comparative and competitive evaluations, to ensure effective decision-making. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed, including supporting or guiding other team members.

Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main point of contact for customer quality issues (phone, email, and customer portals)
• Collect, review, and document customer reject information in a timely manner
• Support analysis of rejected parts, including part review and sample evaluation
• Coordinate sorting activities at customer locations when needed, including issuing RMAs and purchase orders
• Create and manage 8D problem-solving reports (Sections 1–3) and ensure timely customer communication
• Support quality alerts, containment actions, and internal nonconformance activities
• Assist in development and implementation of quality procedures, work instructions, and standards
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurring issues
• Support manufacturing improvements using SPC, DOE, and continuous improvement tools
• Perform product, process, and data analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IATF quality systems and internal quality policies
• Support additional tasks and projects as needed

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience in automotive/quality environment)
• Strong ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data
• Experience with problem-solving and root cause analysis tools (e.g., 8D, PFMEA, PPAP, SPC)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with computers, data analysis, and reporting tools
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams

About Spark Talent Acquisition:

Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that building the right team is vital to success. Listening to our clients and creating customized workforce strategies is at the core of what we do. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to help people grow.