Quality Management System (QMS) Manager

Noveon Magnetics Inc.•San Marcos, TX

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Management System (QMS) Manager is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the Company's Quality Management System to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949. This position will play a key role in assisting the Company in achieving IATF 16949 certification by ensuring systems, documentation, and processes meet the necessary requirements. The QMS Manager manages audits, document control, supplier quality, and company-wide quality compliance initiatives while working cross-functionally with all departments to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and Lean Six Sigma initiatives.

Requirements

Has a Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Has 5+ years of experience in quality systems management or compliance, preferably in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
Can display a strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and a working knowledge of IATF 16949 standards, with the ability to guide the organization toward certification.
Possesses experience with internal, supplier, and customer audits and the nonconformance/CAPA process.
Has experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles for process improvement and defect reduction.
Possesses excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Is proficient with document control systems, QMS software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Can work collaboratively across departments and with suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

Developing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and applicable regulatory or customer-specific requirements.
Leading and supporting the Company's initiative to maintain our AS9100 certification and achieve guide our systems toward IATF 16949, ensuring compliance readiness across all departments.
Overseeing internal, external, and supplier audit programs, including scheduling, conducting, documenting findings, and verifying corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Assisting and supporting external supplier QA audits, including preparation, documentation, and follow-up of supplier corrective actions.
Coordinating and supporting customer audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to findings and inquiries.
Managing the document control processes to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and version control of quality-related documents and records.
Overseeing and maintaining the nonconformance process, ensuring issues are properly identified, documented, investigated, and resolved.
Leading and facilitating management reviews, preparing reports and data summaries related to audit results, performance metrics, and improvement opportunities.
Collaborating with department leaders to ensure training, process adherence, and documentation meet QMS and certification requirements.
Monitoring and analyzing quality metrics and dashboards to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
Providing document control support to ensure timely updates and consistent use of approved procedures, forms, and work instructions.
Leading and participating in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects to reduce waste, improve process efficiency, and enhance product quality.
Driving continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality systems, increase productivity, and promote a culture of excellence.
Providing guidance, training, and support to employees and suppliers regarding QMS, IATF 16949, and quality best practices.