Manufacturing quality engineering

We are hiring a Quality Engineer in Kalamazoo, MI supporting Instruments! In this role, you will partner with operations, engineering, and quality teams to support process control, process improvement, testing, and inspection activities that ensure products function as designed and meet established quality standards.

Develop, implement, and maintain quality methods for process control, inspection, testing, and defect prevention within manufacturing operations
Investigate internal and supplier-related nonconformances, support root cause analysis, and assist with corrective and preventive actions in alignment with quality system requirements
Review, disposition, and document nonconforming product through formal material review processes, including containment and escalation when required
Analyze quality data and key performance indicators, identify trends, and support actions to address product or process risks
Support the evaluation of manufacturing and supplier changes, including process updates and component changes, to assess quality and risk impacts prior to implementation
Support supplier quality improvement activities, including corrective action management, part certification initiatives, and ongoing performance monitoring
Apply statistical methods and risk management practices to support process capability, inspection strategies, and sampling plans
Support internal and external audits, manufacturing transfers, engineering changes, and field-related quality investigations
Collaborate closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues impacting production

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
Minimum 0 years of quality engineering or related quality experience within a regulated industry

Internship, co-op, academic project, or early career experience in quality, manufacturing, supplier quality, or engineering
Experience working in a regulated industry through coursework, internships, co-ops, or professional experience
Experience supporting investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA, or process improvement activities
Experience supporting supplier quality activities or manufacturing process improvements
Familiarity with metrology, engineering drawings, GD&T, or inspection methods