Business Title: Quality Engineer
Reports to: Manager of Engineering
Leadership Scope: Individual Contributor
Company Info: With a heritage of nearly 120 years, we aren’t just a company; we are a brand of trust. But more than anything, we are a collection of individuals who, together, give Grote Industries a decisive competitive advantage. At Grote, our shared vision is clear – to meet the needs of the customers we serve. We accomplish that mission every day by following a set of core values that makes us who we are.
Innovation has been the hallmark of Grote Industries from the start. From durable, easy to see stop lights to the latest in LED lighting technology, Grote has been leading the way in advanced vehicle system solutions from early in the last century right up to today. With these innovations, Grote has helped millions of people throughout North America and the world benefit from the innovation and design excellence of Grote products.
Position Summary: The Quality Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring that all products and processes meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. They will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance processes, conducting root cause analyses, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers, to identify opportunities for process improvements, resolve quality issues, and ensure that customer and regulatory requirements are consistently met. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who is dedicated to enhancing product quality and operational efficiency.

Position Duties: -Ensure and maintain the quality guidelines, procedures, and standards and that they are consistently followed throughout the manufacturing operation and product design.

• Focus on the continual improvement of assigned product lines, processes, and customers.
• Interface with customers to determine requirements, resolve issues, and interact with their portals and on-site visits.

Requirements: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar job within a vertically integrated manufacturing environment is required. Two (2) years of project management and/or process development experience is preferred. Knowledge of APQP, quality systems audit, and tools such as 8D, A3, and 5-Why. Six sigma training, understanding of GD&T and SCP is preferred

• Focus on the continual improvement of assigned product lines, processes, and customers.
• Interface with customers to determine requirements, resolve issues, and interact with their portals and on-site visits