Lead Quality System Engineer
Core
Lead the Quality Management System (QMS) for a manufacturing plant, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements while driving operational excellence and safety.
Role type
Lead Quality System Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Quality Management System processes, audit readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Quality Engineering
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
IATF 16949, ISO 9001, AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC), 8D problem solving, Lean Six Sigma, Management Review, Document Control, Calibration/Metrology, Supplier Quality, Layered Process Audits (LPA), Material Review Board (MRB), Waste Management, EHS integration
Preferred skills
Green Belt certification, Value Stream Mapping, PROLaunch experience
Technologies
EQMS, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, LPA, VSM, 3P, PFD
Responsibilities
Maintain and improve QMS compliance; coordinate internal and external audits; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions; develop quality performance reporting tools; oversee calibration and metrology systems; support supplier qualification and development; exercise authority to stop production for quality risks; lead Lean/Six Sigma projects; integrate EHS requirements; participate in product development launches.
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with team leadership
