Automotive Plant Quality Leader

Zaddy Solutions; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in Warren, MI is seeking a Plant Quality Lead to oversee the Quality Engineering team and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements. You will drive continuous improvement in collaboration with Operations and Engineering to prevent defects and improve overall plant quality.

The role requires leadership of quality initiatives, audits, corrective actions, and a strong track record in automotive quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of quality experience in an automotive manufacturing or supplier environment.
• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or direct people-management experience required.
• Experience leading and developing Quality Engineers and knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and automotive customer requirements.

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

Cross-functional

Root cause analysis

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

Job description

Zaddy Solutions in Warren, MI is seeking a Plant Quality Lead to oversee the Quality Engineering team and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements. You will drive continuous improvement in collaboration with Operations and Engineering to prevent defects and improve overall plant quality.

The role requires leadership of quality initiatives, audits, corrective actions, and a strong track record in automotive quality systems.