Specialist, Quality Management System

Scout Motors • Columbia, SC

1d • $95,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. The company emphasizes respect for the past, future, communities, work/play balance, and customers. Scout Motors empowers its teams to innovate, seeking visionary leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate go-getters. This role is an opportunity to be part of shaping the future of transportation and making history.

The Specialist, Quality Management System will be instrumental in revolutionizing the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace. This role involves developing and implementing quality processes and standards aligned with company goals, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs, ensuring seamless integration of quality processes into the end-to-end company architecture, and continuously evaluating and improving process effectiveness and efficiency. The Specialist will also support the development of the Scout Motors Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure cross-alignment and consistent implementation of BMS initiatives across multiple locations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in automotive engineering/ production/ organizational development and/or quality management of which 3 years of QMS (Quality Management Systems)-related responsibilities; OEM experience preferred
• ISO9001:2015 auditing certification required
• Proven experience in implementation of QMS and/or execution of internal audits according to ISO9001:2015 in automotive industries
• Extensive knowledge in organization development, process management, and process design methods
• Sound knowledge of Quality processes and methods and their practical use
• Excellent project management skill
• Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and writing – across hierarchy and functional levels (i.e. Director and Vice President Level)
• Ability to identify tasks, develop methodologies and plans; execute with minimal supervision and own assignments to ensure the project success
• Proven ability to handle multiple assignments with competing priorities

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field desired (for instance: Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, …)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Quality department’s processes and standards, aligned with the overall company processes, goals, and objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Product Management) to ensure that the quality processes and standards meet customer needs and market requirements
• Ensure Quality processes are seamlessly integrated into the overall company end-to-end (E2E) process architecture
• Continuously evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of processes and standards
• Support the development of the Scout Motors Quality Management System (QMS)
• Collaborate with BMS team members and business partners across multiple Scout Motors locations to ensure cross alignment and consistent implementation of BMS initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Pay Transparency
• Annual performance bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level