CI-Q Excellence Group Leader

Job Description

CI-Q Excellence Group Leader
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Plant CI-Q Excellence Group Leader to join our Quality team within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This role will lead the implementation, integration, and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Operating Systems (QOS), and Process Management Tools (PMT). The position plays a key role in building a strong quality culture while ensuring systems meet business, customer, and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team focused on Q-Excellence, QMS, QOS, and PMT system strategy, deployment, and continuous improvement

Drive end-to-end quality systems lifecycle including startup, integration, validation, training, and ongoing support

Gather system requirements, incorporate user feedback, and implement best practices to enhance system effectiveness and usability

Partner with IT, cross-functional leaders, and external vendors to ensure systems are reliable, scalable, secure, and compliant

Support manufacturing and supplier quality integration to ensure consistent and efficient processes across the organization

Lead and support internal and external audits, including ISO and IATF certification activities

Monitor system performance, identify risks, and implement corrective and preventive actions to drive continuous improvement

Provide coaching, training, and guidance to users, strengthening a culture of quality, collaboration, and accountability

Support data analysis and reporting efforts to improve quality data accuracy, visibility, and decision-making

Lead or support special projects focused on continuous improvement, data optimization, and quality excellence initiatives

Contribute to defining and standardizing quality processes, methods, and tools across the organization
Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with equivalent experience

Strong knowledge of quality standards and tools such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSAProven experience implementing, integrating, and supporting QMS and QOS systems

Experience working with PLM, MES, and ERP systems preferred

Certified or experienced internal/external auditor in VDA, ISO, or IATF standards

Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels

Strong technical writing and documentation skills

High integrity and ability to make data-driven decisions

Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
What Success Looks Like You lead with a quality-first mindset and build systems that are practical, scalable, and aligned with business needs. You develop strong partnerships across teams and bring structure to complex problems. Your work helps drive measurable improvements in quality performance, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Core Values Safety First
Delight Customers
One Team
Relentless Improvement
Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
Respectful Collaboration
Positive Legacy #IND1#ZR

Meet Your Recruiter

Ken Markiewicz