Quality Engineer: Drive Continuous Improvement & Compliance

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 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