Quality Management Systems Lead
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager, Quality Engineering
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The Quality Management Systems Lead is responsible for leading, maintaining, and improving the organization’s quality management system in compliance with IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO
14001 requirements. This role leads internal audit activities, supports external certification audits, manages quality system documentation, and works cross-functionally to drive corrective action and continuous improvement. The position requires strong knowledge of automotive quality systems, audit processes, electronic assembly processes, and IMDS requirements.
Position Requirements
Maintain working knowledge of IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, ISO
14001 and applicable customer specific requirements via ‘hands on’ leadership.
Organize, coordinate, and support internal quality management system audits, process/product audits and follow-up to close-out audits.
Champion / Manage / Support / Schedule ISO
9001/IATF
16949 / ISO
14001 external certification audits, internal audits, and related follow-up activities.
Lead / Train internal auditors to ensure audit readiness and competency.
Manage / Support process audits in coordination with Operations and Audit teams.
Determine compliance with applicable procedures, policies, standards, and customer requirements.
Develop / Maintain audit plans, schedules, and follow-up audits.
Analyze audit results, summarize findings, and present recommendations to management.
Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure audit nonconformances are properly addressed.
Support teams with root cause analysis and corrective action development.
Support departmental supervision in the development, implementation, and improvement of the quality management system.
Supervise and maintain system documentation, ensuring accuracy, control, and compliance.
Participate in and drive continuous improvement activities across organizational processes.
Support use and maintenance of IMDS data and requirements, as applicable
Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with continuous improvement goals and the values of Nidec Mobility which includes following the policies, procedures, and requirements of our Quality Management and IS0 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
Manage/Administer effective Compliant Pro QMS software as SME (subject matter expert) and support eQMS-related improvements
Safety Committee participation utilizing Compliant Pro (in conjunction with the Facilities Manager as Chair).
Develop, implement, and maintain quality policies, procedures, and systems in accordance with ISO, IATF, and other applicable standards.
Manage QMS and EMS documentation, training materials, and adherence to documentation best practices, including customer satisfaction reporting.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable government regulations and industry requirements.
Monitor/Verify departmental performance against established quality metrics and objectives.
Prepare and present regular quality performance reports to senior leadership.
Serve as a resource for Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS) initiatives, inquiries, and process improvements across all departments.
Professional/Technical Experience, Skills and EducationBachelor degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, required.
Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (Compliant Pro is a plus) / Document Control, including IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015, (ISO
14001, a plus) with experience in the automotive industry, required.
Lead Audit expertise, including internal audits, process/product audits, audit planning, audit execution, and support of external certification…
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