Quality Engineer - Manufacturing & Supplier Quality

Leggett & Platt, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Quality team in the Work Furniture division. You will monitor supplier quality, drive improvements, and support internal processes through ISO 9000-aligned practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration, customer focus, and cross-functional problem solving across our manufacturing footprint. Ideal candidates have at least five years in manufacturing quality engineering, project leadership experience, and Six Sigma certification.

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

• Manage the quality performance of the supply base by monitoring & reporting PPM performance of key suppliers.
• Communicate PPAP requirements to suppliers on engineering changes or new products, manage PPAP promise dates and approve supplier PPAPs.
• Monitor scrap rates, identify supplier performance categories, and develop improvement plans with suppliers.
• Assist in development and approval of incoming inspection plans.
• Perform internal audits of products and processes and drive corrective actions.
• Identify potential VA/VE projects and work with cross-functional teams to completion.
• Maintain ISO 9000-compliant processes and contribute to internal documentation.

Skills

Quality engineering

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

BS in a technical discipline

Job description

Leggett & Platt, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Quality team in the Work Furniture division. You will monitor supplier quality, drive improvements, and support internal processes through ISO 9000-aligned practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration, customer focus, and cross-functional problem solving across our manufacturing footprint. Ideal candidates have at least five years in manufacturing quality engineering, project leadership experience, and Six Sigma certification.