Hands-On Quality Engineer — Dual-Plant

Transcendia, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to support two Grand Rapids facilities with hands-on quality inspections, testing, and process improvements.

This on-site role requires collaboration with Operations, Engineering and Production to reduce risk, analyze data, lead investigations, and implement corrective actions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Local candidates only; the position emphasizes strong analytical skills, problem-solving, and a commitment to a culture of quality.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with regular interaction with production personnel and processes.
• Experience utilizing statistical analysis and problem-solving tools such as Minitab, DOE, SPC, Pareto analysis, capability studies, and root cause methodologies.
• Experience with electronic document management systems, SharePoint, or similar collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site QA support across both Grand Rapids manufacturing facilities, requiring frequent movement between locations to support quality and operational needs.
• Conduct hands-on inspections, testing, sample collection, investigations, and audits within production environments.
• Apply data-driven problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes, develop effective corrective actions, and prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Independently prioritize workload and manage multiple projects while maintaining a strong sense of ownership and accountability for results.
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering to develop, implement, maintain and improve quality standards and methods to ensure product quality within manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with and mentor cross-functional team members through the root-cause analysis process, continuous improvement process, and supporting a culture of quality.
• Lead investigations in response to quality nonconformances and manage timely corrective and preventive actions in alignment with quality system requirements.
• Analyze quality data and key performance indicators, identify trends, and initiate actions to address emerging product or process risks.
• Plan and execute test method validations.
• Participate in internal and external audits.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, or a related technical field

Tools

Minitab

JMP

SharePoint

Job description

Transcendia, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to support two Grand Rapids facilities with hands-on quality inspections, testing, and process improvements.

This on-site role requires collaboration with Operations, Engineering and Production to reduce risk, analyze data, lead investigations, and implement corrective actions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Local candidates only; the position emphasizes strong analytical skills, problem-solving, and a commitment to a culture of quality.