Quality Engineer

Axios Professional Recruitment; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Axios Professional Recruitment partners with a growing manufacturing organization to recruit a Quality Engineer who will drive quality initiatives across production, engineering, suppliers, and customers. This role leads root cause investigations, supports new product development, and implements continuous improvement to maintain high-quality manufacturing processes.

The candidate will develop APQP/PPAP documentation, participate in SPC analyses and internal audits, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical field preferred; equivalent training considered
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment; quality engineering/quality assurance experience preferred
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 quality management systems
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and RCA methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specs
• Experience using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to collaborate across departments and with customers/suppliers

Responsibilities

• Investigate quality issues via RCCA and implement corrective actions
• Develop and maintain APQP/PPAP documentation zoals PFMEA, CPs, and Process Flows
• Support new product development by embedding quality requirements in launches
• Participate in SPC analyses, internal audits, and certification reviews
• Assist with ISO 9001/13485 compliance, audits, and findings remediation
• Coordinate dispositions of nonconforming materials with stakeholders
• Develop inspection/testing/verification plans for incoming and produced goods
• Interpret drawings and use metrology equipment to ensure conformance
• Guide Quality Inspectors and cross-functional teams on quality requirements
• Communicate quality requirements with customers and suppliers; support supplier improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Quality to improve performance and quality

Skills

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

ISO 9001/13485 knowledge

APQP/PPAP

PFMEA/Control Plans

SPC

Metrology tools (calipers, micrometers)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Axios Professional Recruitment is partnered with a growing manufacturing organization seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team. This individual will be responsible for driving quality initiatives across production, engineering, suppliers, and customers by leading root cause investigations, supporting new product development, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and implementing continuous improvement efforts to maintain high-quality manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Investigate internal, supplier, and customer quality issues through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (RCCA)
• Develop and maintain APQP/PPAP documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, PFMEAs, and other quality documentation
• Support new product development by ensuring quality requirements are incorporated throughout the product launch process
• Participate in process capability studies, statistical process control (SPC) analysis, internal audits, and certification reviews
• Assist with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 compliance activities, including customer and third-party audits
• Investigate audit findings and coordinate corrective actions to resolve quality concerns
• Develop inspection, testing, and verification plans for incoming materials and manufactured products
• Review inspection results and coordinate the disposition of nonconforming materials with suppliers, customers, and internal teams
• Interpret engineering drawings and blueprints while utilizing precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and other metrology instruments
• Provide guidance and technical support to Quality Inspectors and cross-functional teams
• Communicate quality requirements with customers and suppliers while supporting supplier quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Quality teams to improve manufacturing performance and product quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent technical training and manufacturing experience will be considered
• Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment; quality engineering or quality assurance experience preferred
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 quality management systems
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Experience using precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, and other metrology equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with customers and suppliers

Axios Professional Recruitment – an entirely employee-owned company – is the largest independent employer in West Michigan. Our mission is to connect people with meaningful, long-lasting, and enjoyable careers. Since 1988, we’ve matched over 300,000 professionals with leading employers across West Michigan.