Manufacturing Engineer

MEKRA Lang North America, LLC•Ridgeway, SC

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Management System Engineer is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS) to ensure compliance with applicable standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. This role supports audits, drives corrective actions, and promotes a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
3 - 5 years of experience in a Quality or Manufacturing environment
2+ years of direct experience supporting or maintaining a Quality Management System
Experience with IATF 16949 and/or VDA (or ISO 9001 with automotive exposure).
Experience with ISO-14001
Hands-on experience supporting internal, customer, and/or third-party audits.
Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 and VDA requirements and customer-specific requirements (CSRs).
Strong working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools.
Knowledge about IMDS and material compliance requirements
Lead Auditor IATF 16949
Lead or Internal Auditor of ISO 14001

Responsibilities

Maintain, control, and improve the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA and customer specific requirements and the Environmental Management System with ISO-14001.
Ensure QMS & EMS processes are defined, documented, implemented, and effective across all departments.
Manage the document control and record retention processes.
Monitor QMS & EMS performance metrics and key quality indicators.
Prepare and present QMS & EMS-related data for Management Review.
Support risk-based thinking and process performance evaluation.
Plan, coordinate, and support internal audits to verify QMS & EMS compliance and effectiveness.
Act as primary liaison for third-party, customer, and certification audits.
Ensure audit findings are addressed through timely and effective corrective actions.
Manage the corrective and preventive action (CAPA) system.
Facilitate root cause analysis and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the QMS.
Ensure QMS & EMS training needs are identified and fulfilled.
Provide guidance and training on QMS & EMS requirements to department personnel.
Promote quality awareness and adherence to established procedures.
Support departments in interpreting and applying QMS & EMS requirements.
Ensure alignment between departmental procedures and the overall QMS & EMS.
Participate in cross-functional improvement and problem-solving activities.
Evaluate and manage QMS & EMS impacts resulting from organizational, process, or customer changes.
Ensure changes are properly documented, communicated, and implemented within the QMS & EMS.
Manage and maintain IMDS submissions to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, coordinating cross-functionally with suppliers and internal teams.