Quality Engineer: PPAP & Continuous Improvement

Flex-N-Gate; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead plant-wide quality improvements, manage PPAP activities, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes maintaining quality management systems, conducting audits, and coordinating with suppliers and customers to ensure parts meet specifications. Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Preferred Certified Quality Engineer Certificate.
• 3–5 years in Automotive quality with SPC, APQP, Control Plans, PFMEA, MSA, GR&R, IMDS.
• Six Sigma or Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of production processes, machines and tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer issues and review testing requirements to meet them.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Oversee PPAP process and supplier testing requirements.
• Ensure production meets quality specifications and maintain calibration records.
• Support training and mentoring of inspectors and auditors.

Skills

Customer Focus

Communication

Team Work

Problem Solving

Time Management

Analytical Reading

Blueprint Reading

Engineering Specs

Research and Analysis

Decision Making

Planning and Organizing

Ethics and Integrity

Accountability

Presentation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Supervisory Skills

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead plant-wide quality improvements, manage PPAP activities, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes maintaining quality management systems, conducting audits, and coordinating with suppliers and customers to ensure parts meet specifications. Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills are essential for success.