Quality Supervisor 2nd shift

Autokiniton; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

14 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AUTOKINITON in Plymouth, MI is hiring a Quality Manager to lead QA activities across inspections, testing, and documentation. You will supervise inspectors, review specs and production schedules, and guide the team to meet quality and regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/quality engineering and at least five years in quality with two years in management. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Quality Engineering or Industrial Technology preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Quality and two (2) years management experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates inspectors and testers to ensure QA standards.
• Reviews QA instructions, specs, and production schedules for inspections.
• Directs QA inspection and testing to meet regulatory standards.
• Reviews reports with QA, production, engineering to solve problems.
• Mentors and counsels direct reports; provides coaching.
• Produce and report on quality documentation and root cause analyses.

Skills

Quality leadership

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Mentoring & coaching

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Quality Engineering or Industrial Technology

Job description

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i- TAHN )

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in inspecting and testing assemblies, components, and parts, applying knowledge of quality assurance standards and procedures.
• Reviews quality assurance instructions, assembly specifications, and production schedules to determine method of conducting inspections and tests, sequence of operations, and work assignments.
• Directs workers in quality assurance inspection and testing, to assure that establishment and regulatory standards are met.
• Reviews reports and confers with quality assurance, production, management, and engineering personnel to solve work-related problems.
• Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports including mentoring, coaching, counseling, and corrective action when situations dictate.
• Assist in root cause, containment, and corrective actions.
• Ability to produce and report on Quality documentation.
• Quality review of assemblies per check fixture and buy-off dimensionally.
• Work with Quality Engineers on CMM data review and assessment of corrections needed.
• Review Sort data/product for release.
• Audit launch shipments for correct labels/ tagging.
• Documenting quality issues and communicating with team.

This is a Full-Time, salary role is a part of our Autokiniton – Plymouth team and reports to the Quality Manager.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in applied science in Manufacturing, Quality Engineering or Industrial Technology preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Quality and two (2) years management experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to mentor and teach the team effective problem-solving methods.
• Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of manufacturing, stamping, and/or assembly processes as required for the position.
• Possess knowledge of plant department functions and interacts to facilitate overall plant synergy.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our Plymouth facility in Plymouth MI., offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions.
• Close to major highways
• Near coffee shops and restaurants.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.