USASenior Quality Systems Engineer
23 ч. назад
USASenior
quality_management_systemauditscomplianceprocess_improvement
Lead development and improvement of Quality Management System and Quality Operating System in manufacturing and automotive environments.
Обязанности
- Quality Management System Leadership
- Lead the development, implementation, integration, and deployment of Client Quality Management System (QMS)
- Manage quality systems throughout startup, validation, rollout, user adoption, and continuous improvement activities
- Establish scalable quality processes, methods, tools, and governance structures across the organization
- Partner with stakeholders to collect requirements, prioritize enhancements, and drive long-term quality system strategy
- Ensure quality systems remain compliant, reliable, secure, and capable of supporting organizational growth
- Audit & Certification Management
- Lead preparation and execution of ISO and IATF certification activities
- Support internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with applicable quality standards
- Drive corrective actions resulting from audit findings and certification requirements
- Assist with supplier audit activities and support overall supplier quality initiatives
- Maintain documentation and processes necessary to support ongoing certification compliance
- Quality Process Development & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and improve quality-related processes, methods, standards, and best practices
- Support implementation of corrective and preventive action programs
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, quality performance, and operational excellence
- Lead special projects related to quality system enhancement, process optimization, and organizational excellence
- Define and support Quality Operating System (QOS) and Quality Excellence initiatives
- Quality Data & Performance Management
- Monitor quality system performance and identify areas requiring improvement
- Support data collection, reporting, analysis, and quality performance tracking activities
- Leverage data to support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and business decisions
- Improve data accuracy, accessibility, and quality-related reporting capabilities
- Develop metrics and reporting tools that support strategic quality objectives
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Operations, IT, and other business functions
- Coordinate quality system integration efforts across various departments and platforms
- Collaborate with external vendors and technology partners supporting quality initiatives
- Support organizational alignment on quality standards, processes, and continuous improvement objectives
- Training & Quality Culture Development
- Provide coaching, guidance, and training for quality system users
- Support organizational adoption of quality processes and best practices
- Promote a culture focused on quality, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence
- Serve as a subject matter expert for quality systems, processes, and compliance requirements
- Profile:
- Experienced quality systems professional capable of operating independently with minimal supervision
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability for quality performance and compliance
- Comfortable working within fast-paced startup and growth-oriented environments
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Passion for quality excellence, continuous improvement, and operational effectiveness
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously
- Must Have:
- 10+ years of experience supporting Quality Management Systems (QMS) within automotive or manufacturing environments
- Strong experience leading or supporting ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 audit activities
- Experience developing, implementing, deploying, or improving quality systems and related processes
- Knowledge of automotive quality methodologies including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA
- Experience driving corrective actions, preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supplier Quality, and cross-functional teams
- Strong project management and organizational leadership capabilities
- Experience leveraging data and reporting to support quality performance improvements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced and evolving organization
- Permanent US work authorization required
- VDA, ISO, or IATF audit experience required
- Good to Have :
- Lead auditor certification (IATF, ISO, or VDA)
- Experience supporting automotive startup, launch, or greenfield manufacturing environments
- Experience integrating QMS platforms with PLM, MES, or ERP systems
Другое
- We’re , an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
- As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
- When you join , you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
- Overview :
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience supporting Quality Management Systems (QMS), audits, compliance activities, and quality process deployment within automotive or manufacturing environments.
- This role is responsible for leading the development, implementation, integration, and continuous improvement of Client Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Operating System (QOS).
- The successful candidate will support quality processes across manufacturing, supplier quality, operations, and cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards and certification requirements.
- The ideal candidate is a highly autonomous quality professional with strong experience in quality systems management, audit leadership, process development, data-driven decision making, and organizational change management.
- This individual will play a critical role in building and scaling quality systems within a fast-paced automotive startup environment.