Plant Quality Lead - Drive Automotive Quality Excellence

Client Growth Resources, Inc; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Growth Resources, Inc. is seeking a Plant Quality Lead to oversee all quality activities in the manufacturing facility and to lead the Quality Engineering team toward excellence.

You will ensure compliance with customer requirements, IATF 16949, and internal quality objectives while partnering with Operations and Engineering to drive improvements. The role emphasizes a hands-on leadership style, development of the Quality Engineers, and strong cross-functional collaboration to reduce

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of quality experience in automotive manufacturing or supplier environment.
• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or direct people-management experience required.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing Quality Engineers.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and automotive customer requirements.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and 8D.
• Experience managing customer quality issues, audits, and corrective actions.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

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

Quality engineering

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

APQP/PPAP

FMEA/Control Plans

SPC/MSA

8D problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Audit management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Client Growth Resources, Inc. is seeking a Plant Quality Lead to oversee all quality activities in the manufacturing facility and to lead the Quality Engineering team toward excellence.

You will ensure compliance with customer requirements, IATF 16949, and internal quality objectives while partnering with Operations and Engineering to drive improvements. The role emphasizes a hands-on leadership style, development of the Quality Engineers, and strong cross-functional collaboration to reduce