Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to join our team in ensuring the highest standards of product quality for our metal-based premium medical furniture. This role requires deep metal fabrication process understanding, technical problem-solving, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to maintain and improve product quality throughout the lifecycle.

Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

- Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems for metal components and assembled medical furniture products.

- Collaborate with Value Stream Team to define and maintain critical-to-quality features and ensure design for manufacturability.

- Create and update control plans, inspection procedures, and work instructions to support robust manufacturing and assembly processes.

- Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections, including first article inspection, using standard measurement tools and methods.

- Support problem solving activities using tools such as 8D, 5-Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, etc.

- Oversee and manage non-conforming product investigations and documentation.

- Lead internal PPAP and supplier PPAP along with engineering changes.

- Provide support and training to operators and inspectors on inspection techniques and quality expectations.

- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve incoming material quality.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Critical Skills & Knowledge

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

- Comfortable with calculated risk-taking

- Ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

- Experience in managing a fast-paced environment

- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

- Proven ability to work independently with minimal involvement from others

- Strong knowledge of basic quality hand tools

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality or engineering, preferably within metal manufacturing processes such as laser cutting, forming and welding.

- Experience in developing and implementing quality systems.

- Strong understanding of quality management principles and methodologies.

- Proficiency with quality management tools and software.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- Opportunity to make a significant impact by shaping the company’s quality practices.

- Professional growth and development opportunities.

- Collaborative and innovative work environment.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

- Marne, MI 49435 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Marne, MI 49435: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person