Senior Quality Leader, Automotive Manufacturing

True North Consultants, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Holland, MI is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead plant quality operations at a high‑volume automotive manufacturing facility.

This role centers on driving continuous improvement, building high‑performing teams, and strengthening customer relationships while ensuring IATF 16949 compliance across APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, and DOE initiatives. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing to support launches,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Recent leadership experience within automotive manufacturing is required.
• Demonstrated success managing quality in a large, complex automotive operation.
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, DOE.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant quality activities and oversee the Quality Engineering team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality performance and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute annual quality improvement plans while supporting overall plant operational objectives.
• Lead APQP activities, including PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, DOE and related studies.
• Ensure customer PPAP submissions are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Build strong relationships with customers and serve as the primary quality contact.
• Support successful product launches by working with Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949 quality standards and company quality systems.
• Utilize SPC, DOE, and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve manufacturing performance.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate Quality Engineers.
• Monitor quality metrics and develop action plans to improve performance.
• Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Quality leadership

Automotive manufacturing

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

DOE

Customer relationships

Team development

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. in Holland, MI is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead plant quality operations at a high‑volume automotive manufacturing facility.

This role centers on driving continuous improvement, building high‑performing teams, and strengthening customer relationships while ensuring IATF 16949 compliance across APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, and DOE initiatives. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing to support launches,