Quality Lead

Key Responsibilities

Quality Systems Leadership

• Lead and develop a team responsible for QMS, QOS, PMT, and Quality Excellence initiatives.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of quality systems, including development, implementation, integration, validation, training, support, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and execute quality system strategies that align with business goals and operational priorities.
• Define and lead Quality Operating System (QOS) and Quality Excellence programs across the organization.

• Lead internal and external audit activities, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certifications and compliance programs.
• Support supplier audits and assessments to ensure supplier quality requirements are met.
• Monitor quality system effectiveness and ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate quality-related risks.
• Drive corrective and preventive action initiatives to improve organizational performance.
• Support and lead continuous improvement projects focused on quality data collection, reporting, and analysis.
• Utilize data mining and analytics to improve data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and business decision-making.
• Implement best practices and process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and scalability.

• Partner with IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Operations teams to ensure successful quality system integration and support.
• Collaborate with external vendors and stakeholders to maintain secure, reliable, and scalable quality solutions.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to quality system users and stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field required.

• 8+ years of experience managing Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Quality Operating Systems (QOS), preferably within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience leading quality system implementation, integration, validation, and support initiatives.
• Experience supporting supplier quality, manufacturing quality, and operational excellence programs.
• Experience working with enterprise systems such as PLM, MES, and ERP platforms preferred.

Strong working knowledge of:

• ISO 9001
• IATF 16949
• APQP
• PPAP
• FMEA
• SPC
• MSA
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Quality auditing and compliance programs
• VDA, ISO, or IATF Auditor experience required (certification preferred).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent root cause analysis and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• High integrity with a strong commitment to data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and growth‑oriented environment.
• Passion for quality, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.