Plant Quality Lead: Drive Excellence & Team Growth

RNInk; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RNInk in Warren, MI is seeking a Plant Quality Lead to oversee the quality function and develop the Quality Engineering team. You will ensure compliance with customer requirements, IATF 16949, and internal objectives while partnering with Operations and Engineering to drive improvements on the shop floor.

The role leads corrective actions, audits, and quality metrics, guides APQP/PPAP activities, and fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of quality experience in an automotive manufacturing or supplier environment.
• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or direct people-management experience required.
• 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.
• 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

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

8D

Job description

RNInk in Warren, MI is seeking a Plant Quality Lead to oversee the quality function and develop the Quality Engineering team. You will ensure compliance with customer requirements, IATF 16949, and internal objectives while partnering with Operations and Engineering to drive improvements on the shop floor.

The role leads corrective actions, audits, and quality metrics, guides APQP/PPAP activities, and fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the facility.