Advanced Quality Engineer

Kendrick Plastics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Paid time off and life insurance

FSA and Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kendrick Plastics in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer to lead quality planning for new product launches and engineering changes. You will drive APQP/PPAP activities and develop PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Flows to ensure customer requirements are met.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, automotive manufacturing experience, and knowledge of IATF 16949.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and 8D problem solving.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP and PPAP activities for new programs and launches.
• Develop PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Flows.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions using quality tools.
• Support customer and supplier quality initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to improve quality and performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

8D problem solving

IATF 16949

Job description

About Kendrick Plastics

Kendrick Plastics is a Tier 1.5 automotive supplier built to move fast, think smart, and deliver results. Our products are featured on some of North America's best-selling vehicles, and our team combines decades of expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and operations. We offer the capabilities of a large supplier with the agility and personal attention of a smaller company.

About The Role

We're seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer to lead quality planning and validation activities for new product launches, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring customer requirements are met while driving world-class quality performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead APQP and PPAP activities for new programs and launches
• Develop PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Flows
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions using quality tools
• Support customer and supplier quality initiatives
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to improve quality and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and 8D problem solving
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA with employer contribution
• Paid time off and life insurance
• FSA and Employee Assistance Program

If you're ready to make an immediate impact and help build quality into products found on some of North America's top vehicles, we'd love to hear from you.