Quality Engineer

Knape and Vogt Manufacturing CompanyGrand Rapids, MI
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

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Competitive Pay
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • 401K with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Bonus and Merit opportunities
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