Lead Quality Engineer - QMS/QOS & Continuous Improvement

Venteon; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a seasoned Quality Engineer to join a Tier 1 supplier in Grand Rapids. The role focuses on developing and sustaining quality systems, driving improvements, and supporting audits. A strong manufacturing quality background and data-driven mindset are essential.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in ISO/IATF quality frameworks, QMS/QOS tools, and metrics-driven decision making. This position emphasizes continuous improvement, waste reduction, and operational excellence

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in quality engineering.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
• Hands-on experience with QMS/QOS implementation, execution, or improvement.
• Experience with quality data analysis, reporting, and metrics.
• Experience supporting audits (ISO, IATF, VDA); certification a plus.
• Passion for quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for QMS, QOS, and PMT deployment and sustainment.
• Support development, rollout, and continuous improvement of quality systems aligned with business goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, stability, and waste reduction.
• Support implementation, validation, training, and optimization of quality systems and tools.
• Gather user feedback and enhance system usability and effectiveness.
• Support supplier and manufacturing quality processes through QMS/QOS tools.
• Participate in internal and external audits, including preparation and follow-up actions.
• Assist with supplier audits to ensure compliance and performance improvement.
• Monitor KPIs, identify risks, and support corrective and preventive action.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

Job description

Venteon is seeking a seasoned Quality Engineer to join a Tier 1 supplier in Grand Rapids. The role focuses on developing and sustaining quality systems, driving improvements, and supporting audits. A strong manufacturing quality background and data-driven mindset are essential.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in ISO/IATF quality frameworks, QMS/QOS tools, and metrics-driven decision making. This position emphasizes continuous improvement, waste reduction, and operational excellence