Senior Quality Systems & Compliance Leader

Dana Incorporated; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated Birmingham is seeking an experienced Quality Systems leader to govern and continually improve the Integrated Management System. You will ensure compliance with IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, TISAX and customer requirements while driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

The role requires expertise in audits, risk management and Lean Six Sigma, with a strong focus on process control, documentation and cross-functional collaboration across the site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management or related discipline.
• IATF 16949 Lead Auditor qualification.
• Proven experience managing Quality Management Systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Expert knowledge of IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, TISAX, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and Control Plans.
• Experience leading customer, certification body and corporate audits.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain governance of the Quality Management System across the site and ensure compliance with IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, TISAX and customer requirements.
• Lead internal, customer, corporate and third-party audits and close non-conformances with root cause analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, A3 and DMAIC methodologies to reduce COPQ and improve audit performance.
• Monitor quality and business performance metrics and report to senior leadership.
• Manage risk assessments and ensure lessons learned are embedded across the organisation.
• Coach and develop quality staff to sustain a culture of accountability and improvement.

Skills

Quality management systems

Lead auditor

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Influence at all levels

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dana Incorporated Birmingham is seeking an experienced Quality Systems leader to govern and continually improve the Integrated Management System. You will ensure compliance with IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, TISAX and customer requirements while driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

The role requires expertise in audits, risk management and Lean Six Sigma, with a strong focus on process control, documentation and cross-functional collaboration across the site.