Manufacturing Engineering Technician ​/ Quality Technician (3rd Shift

Location:

Zeeland, Michigan

Department:
Engineering / Quality

Reports To:

Shift Supervisor (with dotted-line responsibility to Quality Manager and Manufacturing Engineering Manager)

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician / Quality Technician provides hands‑on technical support for manufacturing and quality operations within ODL's Glass Tempering and Insulating Glass (IG) Assembly processes. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams, the Technician helps identify process issues, collect and analyze production data, support corrective actions, and implement improvements.

Support daily manufacturing operations by monitoring process performance and production efficiency. Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and process‑related issues. Collect, document, and analyze production data. Support implementation of process improvements. Update work instructions and process documentation.

Perform quality inspections, audits, and verification activities. Assist with investigations of defects, scrap, rework, and customer complaints. Support root cause analysis using 5 Why, Fishbone, and 8D methodologies. Maintain quality documentation and records.

• Education
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Technical/vocational education or associate degree in manufacturing, engineering technology, quality, or a related field preferred.
• Experience
  • 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing, quality, process, or engineering technician role.
  • Experience with manufacturing processes, quality inspections, troubleshooting, and/or process improvement preferred.
• Technical Skills
  • Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
  • Ability to collect, document, and analyze production and quality data.
  • Familiarity with quality and root cause analysis tools, including 5 Why, Fishbone, and 8D.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Third Shift (United States of America)

A Foundation Customers Trust With a heritage of creating products for the home that dates back to 1945, ODL remains synonymous with stability, quality, and confidence. Yet, after more than 75 years, we feel our best days are ahead of us. Thanks to our exceptional portfolio of entry doors and door lights, the industry’s leading lineup of enclosed blinds, and an expanding international presence, the opportunities are limitless.

Family‑owned and privately operated, we aim to build upon what’s made us successful through the years: a culture of treating people well, coupled with constant innovation.