Quality Engineer - Walls Plant

About the role

This Quality Engineer will work in our Walls Plant and be responsible for improving the customer experience, both internally and externally, by supporting the manufacturing team in solving top Pareto issues and adhering to, as well as enhancing, the plant’s Quality Operating System. The role develops and implements quality control procedures to ensure products meet design specifications and functionality requirements while conducting tests, analyzing data, and identifying opportunities for production process improvement. The ideal candidate is customer focused, passionate about problem solving, and effective at observing, auditing, and communicating insights related to products, team members, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality plans for new and existing products, processes, and equipment.
• Conduct internal and external quality audits to assess compliance with standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead and manage corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quality data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Develop and deliver quality training programs to employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Stay informed about industry quality standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Perform all essential job functions with or without accommodation.
• Use office automation, communication, software, and tools in a manufacturing environment.
• Perform other duties within scope as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study.
• Education Equivalency: Associate's Degree plus 2 years related experience OR 4 years related experience if no post-secondary education.
• 2 years experience in engineering, manufacturing, testing, quality assurance, or quality control.
• Must be able to work in Holland, MI without relocation assistance.
• Must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to accurately differentiate and assess color variations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret intricate engineering drawings and specifications using geometric tolerancing.
• Competence in math, including geometry and trigonometry.
• Demonstrated ability to use and program metrology equipment, such as Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), utilizing advanced set-up methods.
• CQE or ASQ certification.
• Experience using problem-solving methodologies (e.g., PDCA, 5 Whys).
• Familiarity with PPAP processes.