Quality Team Leader

AGS - Sterling Heights; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AGS - Sterling Heights is seeking a Quality Leader to ensure the Quality Management System is followed throughout the manufacturing process, collaborating with quality auditors and assembly teams to identify, contain, and resolve quality issues as they arise.

You will work cross-functionally with production to ensure seamless integration of quality standards, apply IATF16949 procedures, perform gage studies, and support continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Support and adhere to IATF16949 Operating System procedures and requirements.
• Evaluate visual product concerns and ensure Quality Gate Alignment.
• Assist with the containment of suspect material.
• Perform gage studies as needed.
• Contribute to activities for new product development programs.
• Promote and implement quality improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify issues and assist in their resolution.
• Initiate and distribute Quality Alerts.
• Review and document assembly scrap.
• Ensure nonconforming material is promptly addressed and dispositioned before the end of the shift.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality Leader is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System throughout the manufacturing process. Collaborating closely with quality auditors and assembly line production teams, the Quality Leader will effectively track, identify, communicate, contain, and resolve quality issues as they arise. This role requires working cross-functionally with the production team to ensure seamless integration of quality standards and practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support and adhere to IATF16949 Operating System procedures and requirements.
• Evaluate visual product concerns and ensure Quality Gate Alignment.
• Assist with the containment of suspect material.
• Perform gage studies as needed.
• Contribute to activities for new product development programs.
• Promote and implement quality improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify issues and assist in their resolution.
• Initiate and distribute Quality Alerts.
• Review and document assembly scrap.
• Ensure nonconforming material is promptly addressed and dispositioned before the end of the shift.
• Complete Standardized Work.
• Additional duties with similar responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Able to read, write and speak English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to stand/walk for the duration of shift (8+ hours)
• Able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted.
• Able to perform frequent repetitive motions
• Able to withstand noisy environment
• Workstation is in a shared and open environment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• None

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen (including THC)