Plant Quality Engineer

ZF Group•Lapeer, MI

About The Position

The Plant Quality Engineer in Lapeer, MI is part of a collaborative, four-person quality team focused on ensuring products, processes, and systems consistently meet ZF quality standards and customer expectations. This role partners closely with operations to drive quality across suspension component manufacturing, including control arm machining and assembly, ball pin machining, and ball joint assembly. While team members specialize in warranty, supplier quality, and supplier development, this position plays a key role in plant-level quality execution—supporting continuous improvement, problem-solving, and robust process controls to deliver safe, reliable products to our customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of quality experience (ASQ CQE certification is preferred).
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build teamwork and cooperation among workforce.
Technical knowledge including print reading, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, ISO9001/IATF16949 requirements and Lean/Six Sigma, 8D/Corrective Action and manufacturing concepts are preferred.
Demonstrated computer and analytical skills.
Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

Train operators, supervisors, and quality personnel on quality procedures, policies, documentation, and systems.
Monitor SPC and process capability, analyze performance data, and report results for management review.
Develop and maintain quality documentation including FMEAs, Control Plans, Flow Diagrams, Work Instructions, and related records.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using the 8D methodology to address non-conformances and process deviations.
Support APQP activities by collaborating with engineering on supplier requirements, gage development, and process readiness.
Perform internal quality audits (Control Plan Audits, LPAs, CQI-9) and ensure compliance with AIAG Core Tools, ISO9001/IATF16949, customer-specific, and regulatory requirements.
Support production as the Voice of the Customer (VOC) by troubleshooting defects, managing containment actions, and ensuring compliance with specifications and reporting requirements.
Design or modify inspection equipment, gauges, and measurement programs (including CMM where applicable) while supporting continuous improvement activities and maintaining professional technical knowledge.