Plant Quality Leader: Automotive QA & Process Improvement

Launching Point; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Launching Point is seeking a Plant Quality Lead to oversee all quality activities and develop the Quality Engineering team at the Warren, MI facility. The role ensures compliance with customer requirements and IATF 16949, driving continuous improvement, defect prevention, and strong quality performance across operations.

You will lead root cause analyses, manage APQP/PPAP, and guide audits while partnering with Operations and Engineering to reduce defects and elevate product quality.

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.

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

APQP/PPAP/8D

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional

On-floor leadership

Education

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

Tools

QMS

Job description

Launching Point is seeking a Plant Quality Lead to oversee all quality activities and develop the Quality Engineering team at the Warren, MI facility. The role ensures compliance with customer requirements and IATF 16949, driving continuous improvement, defect prevention, and strong quality performance across operations.

You will lead root cause analyses, manage APQP/PPAP, and guide audits while partnering with Operations and Engineering to reduce defects and elevate product quality.