Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE)

iMPact Business Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Business Group is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer for a precision components manufacturer. The MQE will collaborate with product teams to standardize procedures, support capital equipment planning, and drive process improvements across current production and new launches.

The role requires strong GD&T interpretation, APQP leadership, and robust documentation practices within a QMS/EMS framework. Expect cross-functional teamwork and hands-on operator training.

Qualifications

• Interpreting GD&T and applying QMS/EMS requirements.
• Leading APQP teams and continuous improvement efforts.
• Developing standardized procedures and documentation for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product teams to develop documentation for consistent, high-quality manufacturing.
• Provide technical support for capital equipment planning and implementation.
• Design and optimize processes and tooling for current and new product launches.
• Lead APQP projects using internal launch guides and production system.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and cost standards.
• Quote new parts and update customer quotes.
• Train operators on machine operations, SPC, and process improvements.
• Interpret drawings and apply GD&T to manufacturing activities.
• Ensure compliance with QMS and EMS.

Skills

APQP leadership

Process optimization

Documentation

GD&T interpretation

Operator training

SPC

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Mazak CNC

Haas CNC

Citizen CNC

Tornos CNC

Miyano/Index 5+ axis

Job description

An iMPact Business Group client is seeking to hire a Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE). This role is with a highly successful manufacturing client in the precision manufactured components industry.

This role will focus on:

• Collaborating with product teams to develop standardized procedures and documentation that ensure consistent, high-quality, and low-cost manufacturing
• Providing technical support for capital equipment planning and implementation
• Designing and optimizing manufacturing processes and tooling for current production and new product launches
• Leading APQP teams and continuous improvement initiatives using the Project Launch Guide and a proprietary production system
• Creating and maintaining accurate process documentation, work instructions, and cost standards
• Accurately quoting new parts and updating existing customer quotes
• Training operators on machine operations, SPC, document interpretation, and process improvement
• Interpreting technical drawings and applying GD&T principles
• Ensuring compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS)

Primary Machines & Technologies utilized in the environment include:

• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas)
• CNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen, Tornos)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Index, Miyano)