Axios Professional Recruitment is partnered with a manufacturing company in Grand Rapids seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support quality systems, customer requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytical professional with experience in quality engineering, corrective actions, and manufacturing processes who enjoys collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to improve product quality and prevent defects.
Responsibilities:
Prepare, submit, and maintain Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation in accordance with customer requirements and
IATF 16949
standards. Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Work Instructions. Lead corrective action investigations using 8D, 5-Why, and other problem-solving methodologies. Serve as a point of contact for customer and supplier quality concerns, providing timely communication and documentation. Conduct and support quality audits, including product, validation, internal, and Layered Process Audits (LPAs). Review nonconforming materials and coordinate disposition, rework, and sorting activities. Coordinate external sorting and containment activities when necessary. Maintain calibration programs to ensure measurement and testing equipment remains accurate and compliant. Analyze Statistical Process Control (SPC) data to evaluate process capability and identify improvement opportunities. Monitor supplier performance and support supplier quality initiatives. Collaborate with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to implement corrective and preventive actions. Support compliance with
ISO 9001, IATF
16949, and customer-specific quality requirements.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 3-5 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related role. Strong understanding of core quality tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA). Knowledge of blueprint reading, engineering drawings, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Familiarity with ISO 9001 and
IATF 16949
quality management systems. Hands-on experience with measurement tools, hand gauges, and testing equipment. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in automotive, medical, or industrial manufacturing. Previous experience supporting high-volume manufacturing or working with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. Experience presenting quality data, reports, and corrective action findings.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work in an office and manufacturing floor environment. Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach as needed. Ability to work at a computer workstation. Ability to periodically lift up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Why Consider This Opportunity? Play a key role in product quality and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems and improve manufacturing processes. Contribute to continuous improvement and quality system development. Axios Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes qualified candidates from all backgrounds.
