Quality Engineer: APQP/PPAP Lead for Continuous Improvement

Boyd Thermal; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Corp in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Quality Engineer to support APQP activities, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and PPAP submissions. The role investigates non-conformances, drives corrective actions, and works with production, engineering, and suppliers to improve reliability, reduce defects, and sustain continuous improvement.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in quality engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 standards.

Qualifications

• Proficient in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA tools and methods.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Experience with blueprint reading, GD&T, and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support APQP activities and develop PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Work Instructions.
• Lead PPAP submissions and investigate non-conformances with corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to ensure ISO/IATF compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance and support internal and supplier audits.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to improve reliability and reduce defects.

Skills

Communication

8D & 5-Why

PM skills

MS Office

Manufacturing exp

Lean Six Sigma

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality

Tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Boyd Corp in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Quality Engineer to support APQP activities, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and PPAP submissions. The role investigates non-conformances, drives corrective actions, and works with production, engineering, and suppliers to improve reliability, reduce defects, and sustain continuous improvement.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in quality engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 standards.