Plant Quality Lead: Lead QE Team & Drive Compliance

KingRecruitingServices; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a Plant Quality Lead in Michigan to oversee all quality activities within a manufacturing facility and to lead and develop the Quality Engineering team. The role ensures compliance with customer requirements, IATF 16949, and internal quality objectives, working cross-functionally with Operations and Engineering to drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of automotive QA experience, strong leadership, and expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and

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.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field

Job description

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a Plant Quality Lead in Michigan to oversee all quality activities within a manufacturing facility and to lead and develop the Quality Engineering team. The role ensures compliance with customer requirements, IATF 16949, and internal quality objectives, working cross-functionally with Operations and Engineering to drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of automotive QA experience, strong leadership, and expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and