Automotive Plant Quality Lead — Lead, Improve & Audit

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Machining Solutions Inc. seeks a Plant Quality Lead to oversee quality activities across the manufacturing facility and to develop the Quality Engineering team.

You will ensure compliance with customer requirements, IATF 16949, and internal objectives, while collaborating with Operations and Engineering to reduce defects and drive improvements. The role entails leading audits, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives on the plant floor, with a focus on performance metrics and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or related field.
• 5+ years of quality experience in automotive manufacturing or supplier environments.
• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or people-management experience.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and automotive customer requirements.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and 8D.
• Experience managing customer quality issues, audits, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop the plant Quality Engineering team.
• Establish team priorities, assign responsibilities, and hold team members accountable for performance and results.
• Oversee daily quality activities and ensure manufacturing processes meet customer and internal requirements.
• Maintain and improve the plant Quality Management System in accordance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead resolution of customer complaints, corrective actions, and 8D responses.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurring quality issues.
• Oversee APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA activities.
• Monitor quality metrics, including customer PPM, scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality.
• Lead internal, external, and customer audits.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to drive process improvements and reduce defects.
• Communicate quality performance, concerns, and improvement initiatives to plant leadership.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.

Skills

Quality Leadership

IATF 16949

Automotive Quality

Root Cause Analysis

Audit & Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Modern Machining Solutions Inc. seeks a Plant Quality Lead to oversee quality activities across the manufacturing facility and to develop the Quality Engineering team.

You will ensure compliance with customer requirements, IATF 16949, and internal objectives, while collaborating with Operations and Engineering to reduce defects and drive improvements. The role entails leading audits, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives on the plant floor, with a focus on performance metrics and