Quality Engineer

Manthei wood products; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health care via Direct Primary C​

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

Onsite Success Coach

Job summary

Manthei Wood Products in Petoskey, MI is seeking a Quality Engineer who thrives on removing defects and improving processes on the manufacturing floor. You will partner with production teams to reduce waste, drive continuous improvement, and ensure products meet high quality standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, root-cause analysis, and using data to guide decisions. This on-site position offers a full benefits package and opportunities to grow quality culture across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quality/manufacturing/industrial engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering or process improvement.
• Hands-on experience on manufacturing floor with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with LEAN principles and data-driven quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and develop preventative solutions.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to improve product quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with LEAN Champion and production leaders to reduce scrap and waste.
• Track quality metrics and turn data into actionable improvements.
• Work directly on the production floor with supervisors and operators.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions and verify results.
• Investigate customer complaints and help resolve quality concerns.
• Foster a culture of quality and accountability across the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Hands-on

Continuous improvement

LEAN manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SPC

LEAN tools

Statistical methods

Job description

Don't just find defects. Help us prevent them.

Are you someone who loves figuring out why things happen, finding better ways to do things, and turning problems into solutions? Do you enjoy being on the manufacturing floor, working alongside people, and seeing the results of your ideas come to life?

At Manthei Wood Products , we're looking for a Quality Engineer who is passionate about making things better. This isn't a job where you'll sit behind a desk reviewing inspection reports all day. You'll be in the middle of our manufacturing operations, working with our production teams to improve processes, solve problems, reduce waste, and make sure we're producing the best possible products for our customers.

This is a fully, on-site position in Petoskey, Michigan. Working directly with our LEAN Champion, you'll play an important role in strengthening our quality culture and driving continuous improvement throughout our operations.

Manthei Wood Products offers a full benefits package including

• free health care via an employer sponsored Direct Primary Care provider
• health insurance
• 401k with employer match
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• profit sharing
• access to an onsite Success Coach
• and more!

What You'll Be Doing

Be a Problem Solver: Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and develop solutions that prevent problems from happening again.

Make Good Products Even Better: Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve product consistency, quality, and performance.

Drive Continuous Improvement: Partner with our LEAN Champion and production leadership to reduce scrap, rework, defects, and waste.

Follow the Data: Track quality metrics, identify trends, and turn data into actionable improvements.

Get on the Production Floor: Work directly with supervisors and operators to understand challenges, improve processes, and build quality into every step.

Own Corrective Actions: Coordinate corrective and preventive actions, monitor results, and make sure improvements stick.

Protect Customer Satisfaction: Investigate customer complaints and work with internal teams to resolve quality concerns.

Build a Culture of Quality: Help employees understand quality expectations and take pride in producing products that meet our standards.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.

3+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or process improvement preferred.

Experience in a manufacturing environment; wood products or related industries is a plus.

Knowledge of root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and problem-solving methodologies.

Familiarity with LEAN manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.

Experience with quality metrics, statistical process control (SPC), and data analysis is a plus.

Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail.

A hands-on approach and the confidence to work with employees at all levels.

A continuous improvement mindset—you see a problem as an opportunity to make something better!

Why Join Manthei?

At Manthei Wood Products, we're proud of what we manufacture, but we're even prouder of the people who make it happen. We're a growing manufacturing company that values collaboration, responsibility, and growth.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Make a visible impact on manufacturing quality and operational performance.

Work closely with leadership and production teams.

Turn your ideas into real improvements.

Grow your skills and influence how we operate.

Be part of a team that values accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a natural problem solver who enjoys improving processes, working with people, and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Manthei Wood Products is an equal opportunity employer; everyone is encouraged to apply. Manthei Wood Products is a Drug-Free Workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.