Quality Technician

Thornley Corporate Solutions • Howell, MI

21d • Onsite

About The Position

A growing automotive Tier 1 supplier is hiring a Quality Technician for its on-site plant in Howell, Michigan. The site has around 30 people and is growing, with new business arriving and additional takeover business still to be awarded. This is a hands-on role involving launches, PPAPs, and customer quality, with an opportunity to help shape quality processes as the plant scales. It may suit an experienced Quality Technician ready for greater ownership or a junior Quality Engineer who wants to work close to the shop floor.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of quality experience in automotive manufacturing at a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier or an OEM.
• Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, and Control Plans.
• Working knowledge of GM, Ford, and/or Stellantis customer-specific requirements.
• Comfort with SAP and strong MS Office skills, especially Excel.
• Clear communication skills and confidence dealing with customers and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Engineering or a technical field; strong hands-on experience may be considered instead.
• Experience supporting product launches and getting PPAPs approved.
• CMM, gauging, or metrology experience.
• IATF 16949 internal auditor training.
• Experience running or contributing to cross-functional workshops.

Responsibilities

• Support APQP from concept through launch, working with the project team.
• Help build and maintain PFMEAs and Control Plans.
• Run MSA (Gage R&R) and process capability studies.
• Prepare and manage PPAP submissions and customer approvals.
• Support Run-at-Rate and launch readiness.
• Participate in feasibility and risk reviews.
• Lead problem solving on internal and customer concerns using 8D and 5 Why.
• Serve as a point of contact between the plant, suppliers, and customers.
• Track quality metrics and drive improvements on the floor.
• Capture lessons learned and feed them into new programs.

Benefits

• Direct hire with a stable Tier 1 supplier.
• Opportunity to grow the role alongside the site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed