Quality Technician

Laepple Automotive US Inc • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Quality Technician ensures that incoming, in-process, and finished automotive components meet customer specifications, internal quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The role conducts inspections throughout manufacturing, verifies conformity using visual criteria and precision measuring equipment, supports containment activities, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. The position helps deliver defect-free products to in-process suppliers and customers.

The Quality Technician works with production personnel and cross-functional colleagues to identify and resolve quality concerns, document inspection findings, assist with root cause and corrective action activities, and support audits and new product launches. The role is based in a manufacturing environment and may require flexibility to support multi-shift operations and customer demands.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of quality inspection experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Experience inspecting Class A molded, stamped, and welded parts.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Proficiency using precision measurement and inspection equipment.
• Understanding of automotive quality systems and standards.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, quality management software, and ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and visual inspection ability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work any shift as required to meet business objectives.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend and reach frequently and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Visual acuity sufficient to identify Class A surface defects and evaluate cosmetic appearance standards.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and production schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Quality, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
• Working experience with SPC, control plans, PFMEA, PPAP, and MSA.
• Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, first-piece, last-piece, and final inspections of automotive components.
• Verify dimensional, cosmetic, and functional requirements using engineering drawings, GD&T specifications, control plans, and customer requirements.
• Inspect Class A surfaces for defects, including scratches, dents, sink marks, contamination, and surface, fitment, weld, and adhesion imperfections.
• Use precision measuring and inspection equipment to assess product conformity.
• Review and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, PPAP documentation, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and internal quality procedures.
• Verify products against control plans, work instructions, inspection standards, and appearance criteria.
• Identify, document, and report nonconforming materials and products.
• Support containment activities for quality concerns affecting production or customer shipments.
• Record inspection results and quality data in company quality management systems.
• Complete inspection reports, nonconformance reports, defect logs, and related documentation.
• Maintain traceability records according to customer and company requirements.
• Participate in layered process audits and manufacturing quality audits.
• Assist with root cause investigations using tools such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone Diagrams, and PFMEA.
• Support corrective and preventive action activities.
• Provide production personnel with feedback about quality issues and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in continuous improvement and scrap reduction initiatives.
• Support customer audits and quality inspections when required.
• Assist production teams in determining product acceptability and disposition of suspect material.
• Coordinate with Quality Engineers, Production Supervisors, Metal Finishers, and Operators to resolve quality concerns.
• Support launch activities and quality verification for new product introductions.
• Adhere to procedures, regulatory requirements, and department and company policies.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED