Quality Team Leader

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cost-sharing medical & dental benefits

401K plan

Referral bonus

Job summary

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking an experienced Quality Team Leader for a manufacturing client on the midnight shift. The role focuses on leading quality assurance activities within an injection molding environment.

You will ensure ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 compliance, perform inspections, manage nonconformances, maintain the QMS, and drive continuous improvement through problem-solving and data analysis while training staff and maintaining safety

Qualifications

• 2+ years in plastics or automotive manufacturing environment
• Ability to use various measurement techniques
• Experience supervising teams is an asset
• Effective verbal and written communication, plus data analysis skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 and the QMS; maintain the Quality Manual and procedures
• Perform quality inspections (first-off, last-off, in-process) and document data accurately; disposition nonconforming parts

Skills

Supervision experience

Training experience

Communication skills

Data analysis

Measurement techniques

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

On behalf of our growing manufacturing/injection molding client, located in Sterling Heights, MI, we are currently recruiting an experienced Quality Team Leader to join their team.

NOTE: Midnight shift

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, and the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), including adherence to the Quality Manual, policies, and procedures Perform quality inspections (first-off, last-off, and in-process) including visual inspections, measurements, fixture checks, and recording inspection data accurately Identify, document, and disposition nonconforming parts, report defects or machine malfunctions, and notify supervisors or quality personnel of discrepancies Maintain controlled documents, quality records, and inspection data, and support data analysis, reporting, and tracking of quality metrics (e.g., cost of poor quality, layered audits) Support continuous improvement initiatives by participating in problem-solving activities (e.g., 8D, team meetings), investigating quality issues, and recommending corrective actions Train employees and follow all safety and operational procedures, while assisting with packaging, handling, and transport of produced parts as required

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent work experience at minimum 2 years prior work experience in plastics or automotive manufacturing industry Ability to use various measurement techniques Supervision experience an asset Training experience Effective communication skills, verbal, and written Computer skills & data analysis

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $22.00 - $23.00 / hour (depending on experience) Cost-sharing medical & dental benefits after 30 days 401K plan after 90 days MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.