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Summit Polymer

Quality Coordinator

Sturgis, MI · On-site

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our ...

Summit Polymers

Program Manager, Engineering

Portage, MI · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... Manages PEs, MEs, QEs and Designers as it relates to program timing, budget, quality, customer ...

Summit Polymer

Project Engineer

Portage, MI · On-site

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... Directs the technical activities of the Designer, Manufacturing Engineer and Quality Engineer ...

Summit Polymer

Quality Inspector

Elizabethtown, KY · On-site

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our ...

Summit Polymer

Quality Inspector

Sturgis, MI · On-site

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our ...

Summit Polymer

Manager, Materials

Elizabethtown, KY · On-site

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our ...

Summit Polymer

Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift

Sturgis, MI · On-site

$67K - $86K/yr

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... Ensure products are designed for manufacturability and quality. * Specify robust assembly machines ...

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Do workers at Summit Polymers get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
40% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Does Summit Polymers pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
79% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

At Summit Polymers, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
55% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Summit Polymers affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
88% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Summit Polymers?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 88% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers at Summit Polymers worry about hours?

Most people worry about getting enough hours.
70% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do Summit Polymers workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
60% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it for Summit Polymers workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
75% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Summit Polymers?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
68% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do Summit Polymers managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
76% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Summit Polymers spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
27% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Summit Polymers?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
68% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Summit Polymers good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Summit Polymers feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
55% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Summit Polymers get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
76% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Summit Polymers?

Most people feel stressed here.
83% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Summit Polymers enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
41% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Summit Polymers recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Summit Polymers?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
49% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Summit Polymers?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 61% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think Summit Polymers’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
91% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Summit Polymers is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
71% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

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Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)

Summit Polymer

Vicksburg, MI • On-site

$67K - $86K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Summit Polymers rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

72nd of 84 rated plastic manufacturers

Job description

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.
JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU'LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued.
A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don't just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We're always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Engineer, Quality (Manufacturing) FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Manager, Quality (Manufacturing)
SUMMARY
This is a technical position responsible for supporing product quality assurance functions. Key job functions include new product quality system & tool development, achievement of customer PPAP approval, providing world class support of product quality at external customers, providing support to internal production operations, administration of internal quality systems, and performing root cause problem solving activities in support of quality defect elimination.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
New Product Development
  • Performs Quality function assignments during product Design Input and Design Output process to ensure all aspects of product quality and quality tools are considered and optimized.
  • Develops, uses, and maintains Summit Polymers and APQP quality documents including but not limited to PFMEA, Process Flow/Control Plan, Quality Inspection Standards, First/Last Piece Instructions, Receiving Inspection Instructions, Dock Audit Instructions, Safe Launch Instructions, etc.
  • Ensures quality plans are in compliance to all related statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Reviews, interprets, and communicates technical drawings and other technical information needed to assure the compliance of products or processes. (GD&T, DV / PV testing requirements, SC, CCs, KPI, etc.)
  • Utilizes Measurement Systems Analysis techniques to qualify gages, fixtures, and other metrology equipment as needed.
  • Utilizes statistical analysis to determine process normality and capability through the use of statistical analysis. (P values, PPK, CPK, etc...)
  • Supports Corporate Supplier Quality Engineering with development of supplier product, critical review/critique of drawings/tolerances, review/approve quality control plans, attending supplier run at rates as needed, and critical reviews and approval of supplier PPAPs.
  • Manages Appearance Approval Report (AAR) process including directing colorant, paint, film, and purchased component suppliers, developing internal color tolerance values, attending customer color harmony events, and proactively engaging customer color harmony through life of production.
  • Ensures compliance with all unique customer specific quality requirements throughout the product development cycle.
  • Assembles all PPAP information at pre-launch as well as for subsequent post launch changes and submits or presents to customer.
  • Accesses, updates, and maintains all customer web based applications utilized during product development.
  • Performs and oversees safe launch containment inspections and determines corrective actions for safe launch findings.
  • Supports all launch preparation activities including training of associates, internal development trials, customer run at rates, on-site customer builds, Launch Readiness Reviews, and Launch Effectiveness Reviews.
  • Provides proactive / prior to launch training and support to on-site quality liaisons at customer facilities for all new products.

Customer Product Quality Support
  • Develops and maintains positive working relationships with external customers.
  • Engages immediately in reaction to customer quality concerns, and escalates to Quality Manager and Manufacturing management.
  • Travels to customer locations as required to support containment, investigation, and presentation of corrective actions (or disputes) for customer quality concerns.
  • Breakdowns and reviews customer warranty data to apply corrective actions and proper responses up and including on-site review and investigation at the customer as needed.
  • Travels routinely to customer for proactive visits and customer build events.
  • Accesses, updates, and maintains all related customer web based applications and scorecards

Internal Product & Quality Systems Support.
  • Provides support for internal plant operations enabling the production of high quality, high value products for our customers.
  • Provides functional and technical knowledge and research in support of manufacturing operations in resolving quality concerns and questions.
  • Develops, maintains and performs internal Layered Process Audits and analyzes findings to take appropriate corrective actions.
  • Participates in other auditing activities including but not limited to customer audits, internal quality audits, supplier quality audits, and internal/external IATF / ISO audits.
  • Supports and participates in continuous improvement activities that create improvements to standardized work methods and operational efficiency.
  • Uses industry standard metrology equipment to qualify and calibrate as needed products, processes, or fixtures / tools.
  • Provides guidance to quality inspectors / technicians in performing their responsibilities.
  • Provides support when required during off hours relating to any topic related to the above mentioned duties.

Problem Solving
  • Leads, performs and supports Practical Problem Solving (PPS) activities to fully define the problem, determine root cause, and develop root cause based corrective actions to resolve customer, internal and supplier quality concerns.
  • Documents corrective actions on PPS A3 format, and when required on specific customer problem solving / corrective action formats.
  • Shares corrective actions with other affected functions, including corporate teams, sister plants, and suppliers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field or related science discipline is preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in automotive quality function is required alternate to degree
  • ASQC CQE certification is a plus
  • Experience as Internal Auditor for IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 is a plus
  • Agreement to complete all post-hire required training is required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Strong computer litteracy, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and customer websites
  • Knowledge of AIAG based quality core tools including APQP, PPAP, MSA, GD&T, & FMEA
  • Problem Solving Methodologies (Toyota Practical Problem Solving, 8D, etc.)
  • Knowledge and understanding of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 Standards
  • Knowledge of Metrology tools and methods
  • Knowledge of SPC & Statistical Analysis and related software skills (Minitab or similar)
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with all levels of Summit Polymers and customer organizations, including performing effective negotiations, leading effective training, presenting problem solving results, etc.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 26 on the cognitive portion).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position typically does require up to 15% travel.
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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