Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer

Position Summary

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.

About Us

Join us in bringing Grand Haven's newest manufacturing facility to life! Kaidi LLC is a Smart Office division of Kaidi Electrical, and we produce inline actuators and understructure assemblies for height-adjustable desk applications. We are building up our manufacturing capacity in Grand Haven, MI, and you will be on the ground floor, helping shape the company's direction from its earliest stages. You will be surrounded by a team passionate about creating something new and innovative. The pace is fast, the work is meaningful, and every contribution counts. At Kaidi, you're not just filling a role-you're building a vision. If you're excited about seeing tangible results from your work, and you thrive in a dynamic environment where growth is constant, joining Kaidi could be the journey of a lifetime!

Key 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

Qualifications

• 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

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 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

Working Environment

• On-site role in a production facility - daily presence on the shop floor required
• Ability to access and navigate all areas of the facilities and perform the above-mentioned essential duties
• Occasional travel may be required for training

Pay

• $70,000 - $90,000 per year

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time
• IRA with matching $

Ready to join a company that puts people and safety first? Apply now and help us shape a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future.

Kaidi LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:

As a condition of employment, all candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This process may include, but is not limited to:

• A criminal background check to verify the absence of disqualifying offenses.
• A drug screening to ensure compliance with the company's substance-free workplace policy.
• An alcohol test, as applicable, to confirm adherence to safety and legal standards.

The company conducts these screenings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be required to provide written consent for the screenings during the hiring process. Failure to consent to or pass these screenings may result in disqualification from employment consideration.