Advanced Quality Engineer in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan at 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.

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.

• 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

• 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

✅ 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.

Apply today to join the Kendrick Plastics team.

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