Company Overview
At Haworth, we're not just creating office furniture; we're shaping dynamic workspaces. As a global leader in workspace solutions, we're on a journey to redefine the future of work. Our headquarters in Holland, MI, is the hub of innovation, and we're seeking a visionary leader to join us as a Product Engineer.
Why Haworth
Culture of Innovation: Join a company that values innovation and empowers its employees to think outside the box.
Global Impact: Contribute to the global success of a company that is redefining workspaces worldwide.
Career Growth: This isn't just a job; it's a career journey. We provide opportunities for professional development and growth.
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. Since its inception in 1948, our company has revolved around inspiration, originality, advancement, and the people who drive it. At Haworth, you’ll find a family-owned business with a global point of view, and a set of values that define our business behavior, inform our decisions, and communicate our brand.
Here at Haworth, our members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment including:
- 4 weeks paid time off and an option to purchase an additional week
- Priority Health Insurance
- Newly renovated on-site gym open 24 hours
- 401k Benefit - If you contribute 6% of your annual salary, Haworth will contribute up to 7%
- Annual bonus programs
- Company provided Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
- Zero waste to landfill company which provides personal on-site recycling drop-off
Job Overview
We are looking for a Quality Engineer for our panels plant in Holland, MI.
As a Quality Engineer, You Will
Implement, monitor, and audit quality systems and procedures. Utilize statistical techniques to improve process/product quality and reliability. Coordinate and implement Quality Assurance (QA) activities with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production. This is an exciting time in the plant to be a part of growth and support. The Panels plant is led by data and focused on Quality.
Essential Functions
- Develops and researches new processes or improvements to existing processes, tooling, and equipment. Analyzes gaging requirements and cost, alternatives considered, and development and implementation of quality plans to meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
- Analyzes Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to prepare and update necessary documentation (first piece, inspection instructions, and process potential studies) as defined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for closure.
- Utilizes statistical techniques, tolerance analysis, process potential studies, and other processes to assure new tooling and equipment meet specifications for corporate SOPs and plant requirements. Develops and implements corrective action plans to bring non-conforming processes or tooling into compliance.
- Coordinates and maintains corrective action systems (for internal and external failures) so identification, prioritization, and correction of problems occur efficiently and effectively. Conducts internal and external audits.
- Participates in 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 to project leader or plant staff as assigned.
- Develops, maintains, and implements quality/reliability plans for major projects. Monitors test progress to assure compliance to specified parameters. Provides results to Quality managers or project leaders.
- Develops and initiates systems to gather data for analysis and reporting on plant operations.
- Performs other duties within scope as assigned.
- Must be able to perform all essential job function with/without accommodation.
- Ability to effectively use office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent in relevant field of study
- Education Equivalency: Associate degree plus 2 years related experience OR 4 years of quality or engineering experience
Work Experience
- 2 years of quality or engineering professional work experience.
- Military Equivalency: https://www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military
Additional Qualifications
- Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Ability to work and commute onsite daily to our headquarters in Holland, MI (relocation assistance is not provided)
Preferred Qualifications
- Six Sigma lean certification.
- CQE or ASQ certification.
- Experience with SAP.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Skills
- Quality control system development and implementation
- Production data analysis
- Process improvement identification and implementation
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective action implementation
- Statistical analysis
- Non-conforming product issue resolution
- Supplier quality performance monitoring and auditing
