About this role
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with industry standards, including IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, and VDA standards.
- Lead, plan internal audits and coordinate external audits, including customer and certification body audits.
- Act as the primary point of contact for customer quality issues and manage complaint resolution using 8D, 5-Why, and Root Cause Analysis methods.
- Monitor customer scorecards and drive improvement plans as needed, and report monthly to management.
- Lead or support supplier evaluations and audits, and manage supplier non-conformances and corrective actions in coordination.
- Monitor in-process quality controls and implement process adjustments to maintain product standards.
- Lead the development and approval of Control Plans, FMEAs, and PPAP submissions
- Support new product launches from a quality assurance perspective.
- Track quality KPIs, including scrap rates, rework, PPM, and internal/external defect rates, and provide regular reports to management.
- Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other data-driven quality tools such as MSA according to customer requirements.
- Manage and develop quality team members, and conduct quality training sessions for inspectors, technicians, and staff across operations, logistics, and new employees during onboarding processes.
- Identify potential quality risks and recommend preventive actions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
- Create or update any instruction, procedure, or visual forms all across the plant related with all departments.
- Other duties within the scope of the position may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within an automotive environment.
- Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3 and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC).
- Strong knowledge of SAP.
- Proven experience leading internal and external audits, including customer and certification body audits.
- Hands-on experience with problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles; Six Sigma certification is a plus.
- Experience in an international company is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across production, engineering, and customer-facing teams.
- A reliable and personable team player who can work independently or within a team environment.
- Looking for long-term growth and willing to invest in the company's success.
- Highly organized, responsible, and disciplined, with a strong sense of ownership over tasks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality-related software tools (e.g., SPC or QMS platforms).
- Valid work authorization in the U.S.
We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Paid off (PTO) and paid time holidays
- 401 (k) with retirement plan with company contribution
- Training and growth opportunities with a growing international company