Quality Team Leader

Flex-N-Gate; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing company located in Warren, Michigan, is seeking a Quality Assurance Leader. The ideal candidate will perform inspections and approvals on prototype stampings, and must possess extensive knowledge in automotive manufacturing practices. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years experience and be adept in technical skills like GD&T and blueprint reading. This position involves overseeing quality goals, training associates, and ensuring safety and compliance throughout the production process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years work/school experience.
• Willing to undergo additional vocational training.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections for fixtures, check-aids, and parts.
• Conduct first-piece approvals.
• Calibrate equipment as required.
• Assist in the training and development of associates in the department.

Skills

Extensive working knowledge of Automotive Prototype Sheet Metal Stampings

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Intermediate math skills

Ability to analyze situations

Basic computer skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to manage ongoing projects

Education

Minimum high school diploma

Additional education in related field

Tools

Taurus CMM

Gauge Track

CMS

Job description

Forming Technologies, 26269 GROESBECK HIGHWAY, Warren, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM

JOB TITLE

Quality Assurance Leader

COMPARABLE TITLE

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE

Quality Systems Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY

Perform layout, final inspection, first-piece approval and CMM of prototype stampings, fixtures and check-aids to ensure they meet customer requirements.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform quality inspections for fixtures, check-aids, and parts. (when necessary)

Perform plate layouts. (when necessary) Conduct first-piece approvals (when necessary) Calibrate equipment as required. (when necessary) Operate gauges and testing equipment with dexterity and precision. Assist in the training and development of associates in the department. Track and manage any QOS measures assigned [Annual calibrations, Gauge R’s, PDCA list]. Understand housekeeping requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area Be safety conscious and understand all potential safety hazards in work environment. Practice and promote safe work practices throughout the plant. Promote team concepts and participate in teams. Complete necessary paperwork. [Quality job binders, control plans, PFMEA’s, MSA studies] Understand the needs of internal/external customers. [Standards & requirements, CSR’s] Understand and follow Peregrine policies and practices and any other legal requirements. Must present a professional appearance and demeanor. Must be able to interact appropriately with customers. Must be an active participant in achieving and maintaining quality goals and continuous improvement activities. Sits in the 7:30 production meeting when needed Interacts with the program coordinator for scheduling products through the department Gives line-ups to the associates in QC on a daily basis with Quality Manager input Involved in external customer buy-off on parts Involved in all launches on new jobs for timing and defining requirements Enforcing quality at FNG Any other duties as assigned by the Quality Systems Manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Extensive working knowledge of Automotive Prototype Sheet Metal Stampings, GD&T, and blue print reading.
• Must possess intermediate math skills.
• Must be able to operate the following pieces of machinery: Tarus CMM, Gauge Track and CMS
• Ability to analyze situations and provide possible solutions.
• Possess basic computer skills and work with required software.
• Be able to effectively communicate with others- either verbally or written.
• Ability to apply technical experience and knowledge to unsupervised ongoing projects.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years work/school experience.
• Minimum high school diploma, all additional education from college to training seminars in this related field is a plus.

COMMENTS

Must be willing to adapt to changing work situations as a response to customer requirements. Willing to undergo additional vocational training.

Forming Technologies, 26269 GROESBECK HIGHWAY, Warren, Michigan, United States of America