Quality Engineer

Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company•Grand Rapids, MI

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a hands-on, detail-oriented individual eager to kickstart or grow your career in Quality? We're looking for a Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team! Join our team at Knape & Vogt, where your expertise will play a key role in delivering high-quality products that meet the expectations of our customers and support our commitment to operational excellence. Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where you will be recognized and rewarded! Company Overview: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

Requirements

3 years of experience in a manufacturing Quality Department
Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Knowledge of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering or related field
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Prior experience working with ERP systems
Prior experience working with Auto CAD

Responsibilities

Identify root cause and implement permanent corrective actions for product quality issues
Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues that arise as quickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality and safety standards
Stop production to prevent the manufacture of unacceptable goods
Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system
Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), and Measurement System Analysis
Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products with a focus on the organizations ability to measure and meet customer requirements consistently
Participate in the development of Design and Process FMEA’s (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
Undertake special projects as required
Contribute to continuous improvement activities
Produce written reports and make presentations on quality issues, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Support the internal audit process