Quality Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing

Position Overview

Lapeer Plating & Plastics, Inc., located in Lapeer, Michigan, is a world-class automotive parts manufacturer
serving major Tier 1 and Tier 2 customers with precision-plated and molded plastic components. The Quality Engineer
plays a key role in supporting and maintaining our IATF 16949–certified quality management system, acting as the primary liaison for customer quality activities and managing corrective action processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality management standards.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA), 8D investigations, and corrective actions for internal and customer quality issues.
• Manage quality alerts, customer sorts, and tracking of quality performance metrics.
• Develop, update, and maintain FMEAs, control plans, PPAP submissions, and related documentation.
• Work directly with Tier 1 and Tier 2 customers (GM, Stellantis, Magna, etc.) to meet and exceed quality performance requirements.
• Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to implement robust and effective quality controls.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in automotive parts manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of IATF 16949 requirements and core automotive quality tools (APQP, PPAP, MSA, FMEA, SPC).
• Experience supporting OEM/Tier 1 quality systems for major automotive customers.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in resolving quality issues.

Benefits & Perks

• Annual Salary: $60,000–$65,000
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (after probation period)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Opportunities for Advancement