Quality Assurance Engineer

Position Summary

• 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.

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 under structure 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!

• 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

• 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

• Opportunity to make a real impact on the success of the operation
• Be part of a team that values innovation, efficiency, and craftsmanship
• Opportuniti…