Quality Engineer

Venteon; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon seeks an experienced Quality Engineer in the Grand Rapids area to lead quality initiatives within a Tier 1 supplier setting. The role emphasizes developing and maintaining robust quality systems across manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in quality engineering, strong data analysis skills, and hands-on QMS/QOS expertise. A focus on continuous improvement and successful audits is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 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.
• JIT Experience ideal.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and support corrective/preventive actions.
• 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 actions.

Skills

Quality engineering

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QMS

QOS

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Job description

Minimum 5 Years experience in a Quality Engineering role

Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to fill an opening with a Tier 1 Supplier located in the Grand Rapids metro area. The ideal candidates should have a strong background quality and manufacturing, specifically in developing and maintaining quality systems.

Requirements of the Quality Engineer

• 8+ years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 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
• JIT Experience ideal
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and support corrective/preventive actions
• Experience supporting audits (ISO, IATF, VDA); certification a plus
• Passion for quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

Responsibilities of the Quality Engineer

• 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