Director, Quality

Director, Quality Auburn Hills, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Quality control corrective actions Customer communication Managerial strategic planning Strategic management

IATF 16949

2016 Engineering Statistical Process Control Six Sigma methodology implementation Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Risk mitigation strategy implementation Compliance management implementation Team development Key Performance Indicators Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Team management Performance Improvement (PI) Quality assurance within automotive industry

FMEA PPAP OEM

Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Escalation handling Leadership Data-driven decision making Manufacturing company experience Cross-functional communication New product launch experience 10 years Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Quality leads all quality functions within the assigned automotive business unit, ensuring product and process performance meet customer and organizational requirements. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across multiple manufacturing locations, driving customer satisfaction, launch readiness, continuous improvement, and organizational capability. The position serves as the primary business unit quality leader, partnering cross-functionally and engaging directly with customers to ensure strong performance and compliance with automotive standards. This position will have direct leadership of Business Unit Quality Personnel, also dotted-line responsibilities for Plant Quality Managers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Unit & Multi-Plant Leadership Lead and execute the business unit quality strategy Align quality objectives with operational and financial goals Oversee quality performance across multiple plants Partner with Plant Quality Managers (dotted-line) to drive accountability and KPI improvement Travel to sites to strengthen quality execution and leadership Customer & Launch Quality Serve as primary escalation point for customer quality issues Ensure effective resolution using structured problem-solving Partner cross-functionally to support APQP, PPAP, and new product launch readiness Mitigate risks impacting launch quality or customer satisfaction Compliance & Performance Management Ensure compliance with

IATF 16949, ISO

9001, and customer-specific requirements Monitor and report key metrics (PPM, complaints, internal defects, COPQ) Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement across the business unit Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop business unit quality personnel Establish performance expectations and accountability Build organizational capability in quality systems and core tools

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience) 10+ years of automotive quality leadership experience Multi-plant business unit oversight experience APQP, PPAP, and launch support background Direct OEM or Tier 1 customer interface experience Demonstrated success leading and developing quality teams

TRAVEL:

Travel required approximately 25-50% to support manufacturing locations, program launches, and customer engagement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Technical Expertise

IATF 16949, ISO 9001, CSR

requirements APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC Six Sigma and structured problem-solving Leadership Competencies Strategic leadership and organizational development Executive communication and cross-functional influence Data-driven decision-making and risk management