Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Gaishin Manufacturing Inc • Grand Rapids, MI

13d • $75,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support production and new part launch. This role is hands-on — working closely with operators, engineers, and management — to drive root cause analysis, reduce scrap, improve inspection methods, and support both internal and external quality requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for continuous improvement, working proactively to minimize scrap, reduce costs, and improve overall quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–7+ years in a manufacturing quality role (machining or aerospace preferred)
• Strong knowledge of:
• Root cause analysis
• GD&T and blueprint reading
• Inspection methods and metrology
• ISO 9001 / AS9100 / ISO 13485 (preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on, shop floor presence
• Lean / continuous improvement mindset
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to drive accountability
• Experience with automated inspection and gage programming (CMM, vision systems, probing, etc.)
• Familiarity with software such as PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar
• Strong understanding of measurement systems analysis (MSA), including Gage R&R
• Experience improving inspection efficiency in a high-mix, low-volume environment

Responsibilities

• Own quality performance for assigned products and processes
• Be present on the shop floor daily to identify issues and drive resolution
• Ensure only conforming product moves forward—stop issues when needed
• Lead root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, etc.) for internal and customer issues
• Drive timely and effective corrective actions (CARs)
• Hold cross-functional teams accountable to closure and measurable results
• Identify and eliminate sources of scrap, rework, and inefficiency
• Track and improve key metrics:
• Scrap %
• First Pass Yield
• Cost of Nonconformance
• Partner with operations to implement permanent fixes—not temporary containment
• Support contract review and quality planning for new parts
• Develop control plans, inspection plans, and gaging strategies
• Lead PPAP submissions and ensure successful first-time approvals.
• Implement and sustain process controls at the machine level
• Develop and optimize inspection methods to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Program and maintain automated gaging systems (CMM, vision systems, in-process probing, etc.) to improve inspection speed, repeatability, and reliability
• Lead the transition from manual inspection to automated, standardized gaging systems across the facility
• Ensure all gaging methods are capable, repeatable, and aligned with customer requirements
• Act as a key point of contact for customer quality concerns
• Support customer audits and communication
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve incoming quality
• Generate and execute WIN Ideas and WIN Actions related to quality
• Actively participate in Kaizen events and improvement initiatives
• Support company initiatives such as:
• Setup reduction (SMED)
• Data integrity
• Training and workforce development
• Work closely with Process Engineers, Project Engineers, and Operations as part of a unified engineering team
• Partner with Process Engineers to improve machining processes, reduce variation, and increase capability
• Collaborate on tooling, fixturing, and process development to ensure quality is built into the process—not inspected at the end
• Participate in daily and weekly engineering discussions to align on priorities, issues, and improvements
• Support production teams with inspection methods, gaging, and interpretation of specifications.
• Review and approve First Article Inspections (FAIs), PPAPs, and customer-required certifications.
• Investigate nonconformances and lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Partner with operators and engineers to reduce scrap, rework, and downtime.
• Encourage operator involvement in quality and improvement initiatives.
• Share data and metrics with leadership to drive better decision-making.

Benefits

• Competitive pay ($75,000 - $110,000) based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO.
• A growing, family-oriented work environment with cutting-edge technology.
• The opportunity to build and optimize processes in a world-class facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees