Quality Team Leader [14439]

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

Job summary

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services is seeking a Quality Team Leader for a Sterling Heights, MI manufacturer specializing in injection molding. This midnight shift role emphasizes compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949, plus hands-on inspections and data tracking.

You will drive quality initiatives, document quality records, and lead problem-solving activities such as 8D, while training staff and assisting with packaging and transport as needed.

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 and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, and QMS procedures.
• Perform quality inspections (first-off, last-off, in-process) and record data.
• Identify, document and disposition nonconforming parts and report issues.
• Maintain controlled documents and quality records; support data analysis.
• Support corrective actions through problem-solving and 8D; participate in meetings.
• Train employees and assist with packaging, handling and transport as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Measurement techniques

Supervision experience

Training experience

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 experienceEffective communication skills, verbal, and written

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $22.00 - $23.00 / hour (depending on experience)