Quality Engineer

Are you a hands‑on, detail‑oriented individual eager to kickstart or grow your career in Quality? We're looking for a Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team! Join our team at Knape & Vogt
, where your expertise will play a key role in delivering high-quality products that meet the expectations of our customers and support our commitment to operational excellence. Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where you will be recognized and rewarded!?

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage‑related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

• Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Bonus and Merit opportunities

• Identify root cause and implement permanent corrective actions for product quality issues
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues that arise as quickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality and safety standards
• Stop production to prevent the manufacture of unacceptable goods
• Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system
• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Six‑Sigma, Poka‑Yoke (Error Proofing), and Measurement System Analysis
• Participate in cross‑functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products with a focus on the organizations ability to measure and meet customer requirements consistently
• Participate in the development of Design and Process FMEA’s (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Undertake special projects as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Produce written reports and make presentations on quality issues, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Support the internal audit process

• Work Experience:
  
  3 years of experience in a manufacturing Quality Department, knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering or related field
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, prior experience working with ERP systems, Auto CAD