Manufacturing Engineering Technician / Quality Technician (3rd Shift)

ODL; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ODL in Zeeland, Michigan is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician / Quality Technician to provide hands-on technical support for manufacturing and quality operations in glass tempering and IG assembly. You will work with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance to identify process issues, collect and analyze data, support corrective actions, and implement improvements.

Responsibilities include monitoring process performance, troubleshooting equipment, updating

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical/vocational education or associate degree in manufacturing, engineering technology, quality, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing, quality, process, or engineering technician role.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, quality inspections, troubleshooting, and/or process improvement preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Ability to collect, document, and analyze production and quality data.
• Familiarity with quality and root cause analysis tools, including 5 Why, Fishbone, and 8D.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process performance and production efficiency.
• Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and process-related issues.
• Collect, document, and analyze production data.
• Support implementation of process improvements.
• Update work instructions and process documentation.
• Perform quality inspections, audits, and verification activities.
• Assist with investigations of defects, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• Support root cause analysis using 5 Why, Fishbone, and 8D methodologies.

Skills

Data analysis

Quality inspections

Root cause analysis

Technical reading

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Location: Zeeland, Michigan

Department: Engineering / Quality

Reports To: Shift Supervisor (with dotted-line responsibility to Quality Manager and Manufacturing Engineering Manager)

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician / Quality Technician provides hands‑on technical support for manufacturing and quality operations within ODL's Glass Tempering and Insulating Glass (IG) Assembly processes. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams, the Technician helps identify process issues, collect and analyze production data, support corrective actions, and implement improvements.

Manufacturing Process Support

Support daily manufacturing operations by monitoring process performance and production efficiency. Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and process‑related issues. Collect, document, and analyze production data. Support implementation of process improvements. Update work instructions and process documentation.

Quality Support

Perform quality inspections, audits, and verification activities. Assist with investigations of defects, scrap, rework, and customer complaints. Support root cause analysis using 5 Why, Fishbone, and 8D methodologies. Maintain quality documentation and records.

Candidate Requirements

• Education
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Technical/vocational education or associate degree in manufacturing, engineering technology, quality, or a related field preferred.
• Experience
  • 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing, quality, process, or engineering technician role.
  • Experience with manufacturing processes, quality inspections, troubleshooting, and/or process improvement preferred.
• Technical Skills
  • Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
  • Ability to collect, document, and analyze production and quality data.
  • Familiarity with quality and root cause analysis tools, including 5 Why, Fishbone, and 8D.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)

OUR HISTORY

A Foundation Customers Trust With a heritage of creating products for the home that dates back to 1945, ODL remains synonymous with stability, quality, and confidence. Yet, after more than 75 years, we feel our best days are ahead of us. Thanks to our exceptional portfolio of entry doors and doorlights, the industry’s leading lineup of enclosed blinds, and an expanding international presence, the opportunities are limitless. Family‑owned and privately operated, we aim to build upon what’s made us successful through the years: a culture of treating people well, coupled with constant innovation.