Plant Quality Leader: IATF-Driven CI Champion

LRSolutions, LLC; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LRSolutions, LLC in Warren, MI seeks a Plant Quality Lead to oversee quality activities and lead the Quality Engineering team. You will ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer requirements while driving continuous improvement across Operations and Engineering.

Responsibilities include leading audits, CAPA, APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, SPC/MSA, and managing quality metrics like PPM and scrap. A strong leadership presence on the plant floor is required.

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

5+ years of quality experience in an automotive manufacturing or supplier environment

Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or direct people-management experience

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

Job description

LRSolutions, LLC in Warren, MI seeks a Plant Quality Lead to oversee quality activities and lead the Quality Engineering team. You will ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer requirements while driving continuous improvement across Operations and Engineering.

Responsibilities include leading audits, CAPA, APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, SPC/MSA, and managing quality metrics like PPM and scrap. A strong leadership presence on the plant floor is required.