QA Engineer - IATF & Ford Customer Requirements

Versigent; México; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and accident insurance

Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

Learning and development opportunities

Recognition for excellence

Job summary

Versigent seeks a Quality Engineer to maintain and improve the QMS in line with IATF 16949 and Ford CSR requirements. You will coordinate audits, corrective actions, and risk management while driving continuous improvements across processes and supplier performance.

The role requires deep knowledge of Ford CSRs, Q1 status, and FEWMR reporting, with strong domain tools and excellent communication in English. Join a team delivering automotive quality excellence.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of IATF 16949 is required.
• Strong knowledge of Ford Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs).
• Experience maintaining Ford Q1 status.
• Experience managing and reporting FEWMR performance.
• Knowledge of Ford customer portals, scorecards, and reporting systems.
• Solid understanding of Automotive Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA & SPC.
• Advanced problem-solving methodologies: 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa & Root Cause Analysis.
• Internal Auditor certification is preferred.
• Experience leading customer, certification, and internal audits.
• Risk management and contingency planning experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• English: Advanced (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, implement, and improve the QMS per IATF 16949 and CSR requirements.
• Coordinate audits, corrective actions, management reviews, and risk management.
• Manage FEWMR performance and ensure compliance with Q1 standards.
• Serve as liaison for Ford quality system requirements and audits.
• Report on supplier and process performance; lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

IATF 16949

Ford CSRs

Ford Q1 status

FEWMR reporting

Ford portals & scorecards

Automotive Core Tools

8D & 5 Why

Root Cause Analysis

Audits & training

MS Office

English (Advanced)

Job description

IATF 16949 & Ford Customer Requirements - Quality Engineer

Versigent designs and delivers the systems that move power through modern technology. From vehicles to robotics to energy platforms, our electrical distribution systems enable the next generation of electrified,automatedand connected products.

As a standalone company, we combine deep engineeringexpertisewith the speed and focus needed to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our teams move quickly, think withprecisionand deliver at scale — helping customers do more without adding cost,weightor complexity.

What defines us is how we work: with the agility and momentum of a startup, backed by the experience and discipline of a proven global leader. That combination creates an environment where ideas movefaster,ownership is real and impact is visible.

YOUR ROLE

The IATF 16949 & Ford Customer Specific Requirements Coordinator is responsible for maintaining, implementing, and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with IATF 16949, Ford Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs), Q1 requirements, FEWMR objectives, and company standards.

This position ensures ongoing compliance with automotive quality system requirements, customer expectations, and certification standards through effective management of audits, customer-specific requirements, corrective actions, management reviews, risk management, performance monitoring, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. The coordinator serves as the primary liaison for Ford quality system requirements and drives organizational readiness for customer, certification, and internal audits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• IATF 16949 & QMS Management
• Ford Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) Management
• Compliance and Audits
• Q1 and FEWMR Performance Management
• Management Review and Risk Management
• Training and Competency Development
• Document Control
• Corrective Actions and Problem Solving
• Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement
• Supplier and Process Performance Monitoring

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Advanced knowledge of IATF 16949
• Strong knowledge of Ford Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs)
• Experience maintaining Ford Q1 status
• Experience managing and reporting FEWMR performance
• Knowledge of Ford customer portals, scorecards, and reporting systems
• Strong understanding of Automotive Core Tools: APQP,PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA & SPC
• Advanced problem-solving methodologies: 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa & Root Cause Analysis
• Internal Auditor certification (preferred)
• Experience leading customer, certification, and internal audits
• Risk management and contingency planning experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• English: Advanced (verbal and written)

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years coordinating an IATF 16949 Quality Management System.
• Experience supporting Ford production programs.
• Experience interacting directly with Ford customers.
• Experience with Q1 maintenance and customer scorecards.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading cross-functional compliance initiatives.

WHY JOIN US?

• Grow with purpose.We invest in our people by creating opportunities to build skills, take on new challenges, and develop over time.
• Do work that shows up in the real world.What you contribute herepowerssystems that are critical to how industriesoperateand evolve. The impact is visible and lasting.
• Succeed with the right support.We provide the tools, resources, and environment needed to perform ata high leveland sustain that success.

YOUR BENEFITS AT VERSIGENT:

• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocationassistancemay be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community

Versigentis an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Versigent is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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