Quality Engineer - Big Rapids, MI Steel Plant

Haworth
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), relocation assistance
United States, Michigan, Big Rapids
Mar 06, 2025
Company Overview When you feel connected to your work, you feel more engaged. At Haworth, you can pursue a career that offers you ample opportunity to build your portfolio and expand your skillset in an exciting and inclusive environment. Join a company that values innovation, inspiration, and you! HAWORTH is a global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. As a valued member of our team, you can make your mark on the world and reach your full potential within a culture of connectivity. Why Haworth? Find out morehere! Here at Haworth, our members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment including: 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO): Plus, you can buy up to 5 extra days. Health Benefits: Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, and Vision Insurance. 401k Benefit: Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match up to 7%. Annual Bonus Programs: Get rewarded for your hard work with exciting annual bonuses. Insurance Coverage: Company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. On-Site Gym: Well-equipped gym, open 24/7. Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with our Tuition Reimbursement program. Volunteer Time Off (VTO): 8 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off. Optional Pet Insurance Zero Waste to Landfill: Be proud to work for a company committed to sustainability. Job Summary We are currently looking for a Quality Engineer to join our steel plant in Big Rapids, MI. This role will be responsible for implementing and programming our Hexagon measurement arms using PolyWorks, this Quality Engineer will be responsible for all BRC plant level gage calibration, PPAPs and capability studies. The Quality Engineer will support the floor daily to investigate issues and communicate to different levels of the organization and suppliers. You will work with the other quality technicians and engineers to ensure all manufacturing issues are addressed in a timely manner. Job Responsibilities Innovates and enhances processes, tooling, and equipment through research and development. Evaluates gaging requirements, costs, and alternatives, and formulates quality plans to achieve safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets. Reviews Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to update and prepare necessary documentation, including first piece inspections, inspection instructions, and process potential studies, as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for closure. Applies statistical techniques, tolerance analysis, and process potential studies to ensure new tooling and equipment meet corporate SOPs and plant specifications. Develops and implements corrective action plans to address non-conforming processes or tooling. Manages and maintains corrective action systems for internal and external failures, ensuring efficient and effective problem identification, prioritization, and resolution. Conducts both internal and external audits. Contributes to and executes quality deliverables for New Product Introduction (NPI) budgets, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) design reviews, gaging, Quality Function Deployment (QFD), and reliability goals, reporting to project leaders or plant staff as assigned. Develops, maintains, and implements quality and reliability plans for major projects. Monitors test progress to ensure compliance with specified parameters and reports results to Quality managers or project leaders. Creates and initiates systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting on plant operations. May assist with assembly and installation of tooling and equipment, using power and hand tools. Lifts and moves parts weighing up to 70 pounds. Required Qualifications Bachelor Degree in Quality, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering or relevant field of study Education Equivalency: Associate Degree plus 2 years related experience OR 4 years related experience Military Equivalency: https://www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military The ability to work on-site inBig Rapids, MIwithout relocation assistance. Applicants must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for this position. Preferred Qualifications Ability to read engineering prints and drawings 2 or more years of Quality Engineering Experience Experience with ERP system, SAP preferred Experience with calipers/linear gages Experience with PolyWorks Strong color acuity, ensuring accurate differentiation and identification of a diverse range of colors Experience with problem solving tools such as PDCA or 5Why PPAP experience #LI-HM1