Senior Quality Systems Engineer

Android/Avancez•Auburn Hills, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Systems Manager will be responsible for developing and supporting the Quality strategy, policies, processes, standards, and systems for the Company. Collaborate and train Team Members for use quality method and tools and support Plant for improvement initiatives. This may include auditing to ensure compliance although this may be carried out by a third-party accredited body.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree required; Bachelor’s in Engineering preferred.
7+ years in Quality field.
Significant experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
Strong knowledge of the latest Automotive tools and techniques.
Automotive Quality Management System Auditing experience and managing audit programs
A detailed understanding of TS16949, ISO 9001.
Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing skills.
Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers.
Excellent leadership and management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
Product and process knowledge is required.
Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor certification is needed.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to train the team.
Demonstrated ability in using problem solving methodologies.
High level computer skills to include Windows applications, Microsoft Word, Excel.
Sense of urgency and an overall customer satisfaction focus.

Responsibilities

Develop and sustain the Quality Management System in line with the required industry standards, including: TS16949; ISO 9001.
Regulate, control and improve the quality of all processes throughout the business.
Manage the audit program to ensure that all nonconformities raised against certification bodies during audits are effectively corrected and independently verified.
Set a culture of continuous improvement throughout the company.
Lead the team to achieve quality management system targets for customers and business goals.
Implement all relevant procedures described in the Quality Management System (QMS).
Ensure that all in-house systems and procedures are updated, revised and modified to meet the needs of external certification bodies.
Update quality documentation and communicate to carry forward lessons learned from quality concerns.
Ensure that all necessary systems and procedures are in place to satisfy all customer requirements and audits.
Introduce new systems and procedures where appropriate.
Train others in all aspects of the quality system and application of procedures.
Perform regular internal and process audits of the QMS.
Ensure corrective actions are undertaken to address non-conformities found.
Verify closure of non-conformities.
Provide detailed analysis of non-conformities.
Ensure ongoing compliance with the Quality Management System (TS16949/ISO9001).
Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions.
Produce written reports and make presentations.
Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required.
Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department.
Track System Compliance.
All other duties as assigned.