QA Engineer _ Portage, MI _ ONSITE _ W2

Matlen Silver; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance (

401(k) plan

Job summary

Matlen Silver is seeking a Quality Engineer to support production and assembly operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting in Portage, MI. The role emphasizes hands-on RCA, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree and experience in regulated manufacturing environments, including medical devices, with a focus on continuous improvement and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or closely related technical degree.
• Experience in Quality Engineering, QA, Manufacturing Quality, Production Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in medical device or relevant regulated/manufacturing industries preferred.
• Hands-on experience supporting production, manufacturing, assembly, or production operations.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability and willingness to work 100% onsite, Monday–Friday.
• Ability to commit to a 12-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality support for production and assembly operations.
• Investigate quality and production issues and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Support non-conforming product investigations and corrective actions.
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, and Quality teams.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving quality issues.
• Support process and product quality improvements.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Troubleshooting

Analytical Thinking

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Engineering degree or closely related technical degree

Job description

Quality Engineer (Manufacturing /Automotive/Medical background)

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Portage, MI

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite, Monday–Friday

Job Summary

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support production and assembly operations within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong quality background, hands-on experience supporting production, and the ability to troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Quality professional to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, and Quality teams while contributing to day-to-day operations and continuous improvement.

Project Details

• Provide quality support for production and assembly operations.
• Investigate quality and production issues and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Support non-conforming product investigations and corrective actions.
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, and Quality teams.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving quality issues.
• Support process and product quality improvements.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Must-Haves

• Engineering degree or closely related technical degree.
• Experience in Quality Engineering, QA, Manufacturing Quality, Production Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in medical device or relevant regulated/manufacturing industries preferred.
• Hands-on experience supporting production, manufacturing, assembly, or production operations.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability and willingness to work 100% onsite, Monday–Friday.
• Ability to commit to a 12-month contract.

Desired Skills

• Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, or other regulated manufacturing experience.
• CAPA and non-conformance experience.
• Quality improvement / continuous improvement experience.Supplier or customer quality experience.
• Experience working closely with Engineering and Production teams.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Quick learner with a hands‑on, team-oriented approach.

Benefits

At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
• 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)