Quality Engineer – Manufacturing & Supplier Quality

Leggettlogistics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to support our Work Furniture business by monitoring supplier quality and driving continuous improvement. You will manage PPAP activity, assess supplier performance, and help ensure processes meet ISO 9000 standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, internal auditing, and implementing corrective actions to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Five years minimum as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in managing and driving projects.
• Six Sigma green belt or black belt certification.
• Experience in internal auditing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report PPAP performance of key suppliers.
• Communicate PPAP requirements to suppliers and approve supplier PPAPs.
• Monitor scrap rates, identify supplier performance levels, and develop improvement plans.
• Assist in the development and approval of incoming inspection plans.
• Perform internal audits of products and processes and drive corrective actions.
• Identify potential VA/VE projects with cross-functional teams.
• Work to maintain ISO 9000-compliant processes and related documentation.

Skills

Quality Management

PPAP

Six Sigma

Auditing

Project Management

Education

BS in technical discipline

Job description

Leggett & Platt Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to support our Work Furniture business by monitoring supplier quality and driving continuous improvement. You will manage PPAP activity, assess supplier performance, and help ensure processes meet ISO 9000 standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, internal auditing, and implementing corrective actions to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.