Quality Engineer - Supplier Quality & Improvement

Leggett Dynamics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Work Furniture quality team.

You will help meet customer expectations by monitoring supplier quality, driving improvements, and supporting internal processes for a globally integrated manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes PPAP coordination, supplier performance management, internal audits, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust quality across our supply base.

Qualifications

• Five years minimum as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in managing and driving projects.
• Experience in internal auditing.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality performance of the supply base; monitor and report key supplier PPMPPM performance.
• Communicate PPAP requirements to suppliers; manage PPAP dates and approve supplier PPAPs.
• Monitor scrap rates; classify suppliers by performance; develop and track improvement plans.
• Assist in development and approval of incoming inspection plans.
• Perform internal audits of products and processes; identify corrective actions and drive closure.
• Identify potential VA/VE projects and coordinate cross-functional completion.
• Maintain ISO 9000-compliant quality processes and documentation through audits.

Skills

Quality Engineer

Project management

Internal auditing

Education

BS in a technical discipline

Job description

Leggett & Platt Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Work Furniture quality team.

You will help meet customer expectations by monitoring supplier quality, driving improvements, and supporting internal processes for a globally integrated manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes PPAP coordination, supplier performance management, internal audits, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust quality across our supply base.