Quality Assurance Engineer at Kaidi Global in Grand Haven, MI, USA

Job description

• Do you want to...
• Play a key role in starting up a new manufacturing plant?
• Help build a reliable QMS (quality management system) that supports fabrication, finishing, and assembly operations?
• Increase customer satisfaction by generating specifications, validation plans, and acceptance criteria for new products, materials, and processes?
• Be part of a team where technical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving make a real impact every day?
• We are seeking a detailed and hands-on Quality Assurance Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring that every part we produce meets the highest standards of quality, precision, and customer satisfaction. You'll work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to maintain process control, reduce variation, and continuously improve the product lifecycle.
• If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and have a passion for quality and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality assurance activities across steel fabrication, assembly and powder coat operations
• Conduct first article inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, and final product checks
• Interpret and apply GD&T principles on fabricated parts and engineering drawings
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) for non-conformances
• Develop and update quality documentation, including inspection plans, work instructions, and control plans
• Monitor key quality metrics and participate in continuous improvement projects
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to improve processes and reduce scrap/rework
• Finalize the systems and processes (QMS) to achieve and sustain ISO 9001:2015
• Monitor and support department activities for ISO 9001:2015, including internal and external audits
• Work closely with suppliers and customers to address quality concerns and drive resolution
• Generate specifications, validation plans, and acceptance criteria for new products, materials, and processes
• Work closely with production, engineering, and operations teams to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering-or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in a metal fabrication or similar environment
• Proficient in reading blueprints and technical drawings with GD&T
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with quality tools and systems (FMEA, SPC, 8D, CAPA, etc.)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and quality system audits
• Solid communication and teamwork skills with an eye for detail
• Team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at various organizational levels internally and externally
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity, with the ability to quickly propose solutions given limited guidance
• Self-directed individual with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Bilingual Chinese (Mandarin)/English speaker is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in steel furniture manufacturing is a plus
• Highly collaborative person with a strong, team-oriented mindset

Skills

Required

• GD&T
• FMEA
• SPC
• 8D
• CAPA
• ISO 9001:2015
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a real impact on the success of the operation
• Be part of a team that values innovation, efficiency, and craftsmanship
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Competitive pay and benefits including medical/dental/vision
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time
• IRA with matching $
• $70,000 - $90,000 per year