Quality Manager I (Stamping Facility)

Amsted Automotive Group; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Amsted Automotive Group, an employee-owned company in Sterling Heights, MI, seeks a strong quality leader to advance our automotive manufacturing standards. You will drive COPQ reduction, lead corrective actions (8D/5 Why), and manage PPAP submissions while maintaining ISO and IATF certifications.

The role emphasizes GD&T, metrology, SPC usage, and quality documentation. Collaboration with teams is essential to sustain customer satisfaction and supplier quality excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience with ISO and IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain quality documentation (PFMEA, PPAP).
• Strong GD&T knowledge and metrology experience.

Responsibilities

• Champion all Quality initiatives for the business and reduce COPQ.
• Lead Corrective Action processes (8D, 5 Why) and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain PPAP submissions and quality certifications.
• Evaluate production processes via SPC and ensure conformance to customer specs.
• Develop supplier quality standards for raw materials and purchased parts.

Skills

Zero Defects mentality

Leadership

Communication skills

GD&T

Metrology

SPC

ISO/IATF knowledge

APQP/PPAP/PFMEA

Microsoft Office/Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Quality/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on September 1, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location 7026 Sterling Ponds Court
  Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA
• On-site
• Q.C.
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: QUALI008345

Description

WHO WE ARE

At Amsted Automotive, we’re more than just a company—we’re a community of innovators, creators, and dedicated professionals who take pride in our work and each other. As an employee-owned organization, every team member has a vested interest in our success and shares in our achievements. This unique ownership culture fosters a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Come join us and be part of a dynamic team that’s transforming the industrial and automotive industries while shaping the future of mobility!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Key Responsibilities

• Champion all Quality initiatives for the business
  • Reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) through targeted improvement initiatives.
  • PPM Defective Reduction
  • Drive problem-solving efforts using proven tools while establishing effective metrics to track results
  • Champion continuous improvement process projects in the plant to support internal and external Quality initiatives.
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction through established Quality initiatives
  • Function as the Voice of the Customer to ensure customer requirements and expectations are met.
  • Lead Corrective Action Process using Customer Corrective Action (CA) requirements, such as 8 D and 5 Why (both internal and external)
• Conduct Management Review of the Quality System
  • Develop and maintain quality documentation (work instructions, check sheets, PFMEA).
  • Approve and administer compilation of PPAP submissions (internally and externally)
  • Responsible for successful completion of all quality certification audits
• Execute all requirements of an effective inspection system
  • Ensure attainment and ongoing compliance with quality certifications, including ISO and IATF.
  • Responsible for successful completion of all quality certification audits
• Execute all requirements of an effective inspection system
  • Evaluate production processes through Statistical Process Controls data
  • Confirm product shipped to customer meets customer requirements
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings, gains in efficiency and overall effectiveness
• Develop and maintain supplier quality standards for raw materials and manufactured/purchased parts
• Provide leadership, management, and development of team members.
• Actively participate as the primary quality representative of the management team

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Stamping environment experience
• Demonstrated success at establishing and maintaining a Zero Defects mentality
• Demonstrated leadership skills to include strong team orientation, honest, ethical, fact-based, acts with a sense of urgency, executes and achieves desired results.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organization as well as customers regarding quality concerns.
• Must have expert knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experienced Metrologist able to use quality tools to define measurement characteristics and part capability.
• Strong statistical background including the use of SPC within the manufacturing process to measure and sustain capability.
• Experience with ISO and IATF 16949 Quality Systems development, implementation, maintenance, and re-certification.
• Manage a Customer Specific Requirements library and maintain awareness of CSR’s
• Thorough understanding of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA’s and new product launches.
• Knowledge of Quality System Basics, Fast Response, Early Part Containment and Six Sigma are helpful.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel) and database applications
• The best candidate will have excellent manual dexterity, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Work may require extended periods of sitting, standing, lifting, bending, and stooping.
• Demonstrated excellent leadership skills with exceptional communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency with essential software such as Microsoft Office 365.
• Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to lead, teach and develop a team.
• Experience in environmental, health and safety, and quality management in a fast paced, automotive manufacturing environment
• IATF16949 and ISO 9001 Management Representative, possessing and maintaining working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 9001, & ISO 45001, and customer specific compliance criteria at all current levels.

Education

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

We create a supportive environment where employees thrive! With a range of benefits designed to enhance your health, well-being, and financial security, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Join us and experience the exceptional rewards that make Amsted Automotive a great place to work!

Health And Wellness

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Telehealth
• Onsite health screenings
• Mental health resources
• Employee Assistance Program that includes counseling and support services for mental health, family support, financial advice, legal guidance, and more

Financial Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401k with Company Match
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• Life and Disability Insurance

Work-Life Balance

• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 14 Annual Company Paid Holidays

Professional Development

• Training Programs
• Education Expense Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Additional Benefits

• Pet Insurance and Discount Program
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Recognition and Rewards
• Community Involvement
• Workplace Giving Matching Gift Program

Equal Opportunity Employer
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