Quality Engineer: Process Systems & Electrical Controls

Progressive Surface, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Surface, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer 1 to support the quality assurance program for our process services department. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and documentation to ensure product and process compliance.

The position requires a manufacturing background, Lean principles familiarity, and strong data analysis skills. Collaboration with QA team and production is essential to drive continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from four-year college or university.
• Prefer 1 year experience as a Quality Engineer in manufacturing.
• Excellent computer skills (Windows, Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Work independently and proactively.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans and PPAP.
• Experience with statistical analysis (Excel, Minitab, etc.).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Process Services manager, Quality Manager and Production Team with the quality management system.
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues or quality escapes.
• Support Quality Inspectors and Specialists to ensure compliance with the quality system.
• Execute continual improvement activities (5S, Kaizen lean methods).
• Develop training to build quality awareness.
• Conduct audits and close audit findings with corrective actions.
• Create and maintain Process Services quality documentation (PFMEA, control plans).
• Plan and manage receiving/outgoing quality functions.
• Prepare QA reports.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Independent work

Proactive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

PPAP

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Progressive Surface, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer 1 to support the quality assurance program for our process services department. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and documentation to ensure product and process compliance.

The position requires a manufacturing background, Lean principles familiarity, and strong data analysis skills. Collaboration with QA team and production is essential to drive continual improvement.