QMS Internal Auditor

Celestica International LP•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Specialist is responsible for quality planning and prevention, corrective action, and continual improvement. The role manages the site Quality Management System (QMS), creates and maintains quality documentation, conducts ETQ training, serves as the primary point of contact for customer-facing audits, and manages internal and external ISO and ESD audits to support a continuous flow of high-quality products. The position oversees product and material quality from new product introduction (NPI) through mass production, monitors and reports factory and customer quality metrics, and drives improvement initiatives benefiting customers, Celestica (CLS), and suppliers. It also follows up on engineering changes and supplier process change notifications, coaches quality staff, and carries out assignments from the superior while participating in quality strategy deployment.

Requirements

Certified Lead Auditor for ESD 2020, with complete auditing knowledge and hands-on audit experience.
ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Demonstrated experience creating QMS documentation and managing Quality Management Systems.
Strong proficiency in ETQ across multiple modules and ability to deliver employee training.
Strong knowledge of quality tools, including FMEA, PMP, SPC, and 8D methodology, and of manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Kaizen, and IPC standards.
Proven ability to lead customer-facing audits and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Current IPC-A-610 and/or IPC J-STD-001 certification as a Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) or Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) is required. Alternatively, prior hands-on experience working to IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 standards is required, with the ability to pass the CIS or CIT exam within the first 60–90 days of employment.
Four to six years of experience in a similar role or industry.
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the team in independently handling quality excursions and taking effective, timely action.
Oversee product and material quality from NPI through mass production.
Develop, create, and maintain internal quality system documentation, procedures, work instructions, and workmanship standards.
Serve as the primary anchor for customer-facing audits, including site qualification and compliance audits.
Manage and lead internal and external audits for ISO 9001 and ESD 2020 standards.
Conduct ETQ training across multiple system modules for site personnel.
Monitor and report internal factory and external customer quality KPIs.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives benefiting customers, Celestica, and suppliers.
Follow up on Engineering Changes (EC) and Supplier Process Change Notifications (SPCN) to ensure timely and accurate implementation.
Coach quality staff to improve quality knowledge and standards awareness.
Complete assignments from the superior and participate in quality strategy deployment.