Quality Engineer

Position: Quality Engineer
Salary: $70,000-$85,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, HSA Contribution, 401(k), PTO
Location: Grand Haven, MI | Onsite

Overview of the Quality Engineer Position:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for driving product and process quality within a manufacturing environment by supporting new product launches, investigating quality issues, implementing corrective actions, and promoting continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure products consistently meet customer specifications while maintaining compliance with automotive quality standards. The ideal candidate brings hands-on manufacturing experience, strong analytical problem-solving skills, and expertise in quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, and FMEA.

Responsibilities of the Quality Engineer:

• Support new product launches by developing control plans, quality documentation, inspection methods, and training materials.
• Ensure manufactured products consistently meet customer specifications and internal quality standards.
• Participate in the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for both new and existing products.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, PFMEA, control plans, and related customer-required documentation.
• Perform process capability studies and statistical analysis to ensure effective process control.
• Investigate internal quality issues, scrap, and process variation to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Respond to customer quality concerns and coordinate resolution efforts with internal teams.
• Work closely with suppliers and cross-functional departments to resolve quality-related issues.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Why and A3.
• Train production personnel and other stakeholders on new or updated quality processes and verify competency.
• Support internal audit, calibration, and quality management system activities.
• Prepare for and participate in customer, internal, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949 audits.
• Complete corrective action reports in a timely manner while validating the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Assist with maintaining and improving the organization's IATF 16949 Quality Management System.

Preferred Experience of the Quality Engineer:

• Manufacturing quality engineering experience.
• Experience supporting new product launches in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in continuous improvement and root cause analysis.
• Experience utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies including 5 Why and A3.
• Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and PFMEA.
• Experience analyzing manufacturing processes to reduce scrap and improve product quality.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues.

Bonus Experience of the Quality Engineer:

• Experience working within an IATF 16949 certified manufacturing environment.
• Lead Auditor certification.
• Experience using Minitab for statistical analysis and process improvement.
• Experience supporting ISO 9001 audits and quality management systems.
• Automotive manufacturing experience.