Senior Quality Systems Lead — ISO 9001 & Audits

Watlow; Monte de la Calavera; On-site; MXN 750,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow in Mexico, Querétaro, seeks a Staff Quality Engineer to lead the Quality Management System (QMS) development and continuous improvement, ensuring ISO 9001:2015 compliance and collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations.

The role oversees internal audit programs, document control, and change management, serving as site SME for quality systems and driving cross-functional alignment with leadership. Strong communication and audit experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years in Quality Engineering or Quality Systems in highly regulated manufacturing industries (aerospace/defense/aviation or similar).
• Thorough knowledge of ISO 9001:2015.
• Experience planning and conducting internal quality audits.
• Experience leading or facilitating eight disciplines (8D) problem solving or similar corrective methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to executives and external auditors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, customer-specific requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Establish quality system roadmaps aligned with business objectives and operational excellence goals.
• Serve as the site SME for quality system requirements and governance.
• Own Audit and Compliance Programs, including internal audits and follow-up actions.
• Lead customer, regulatory, and third-party certification audits.
• Conduct gap assessments and develop corrective actions for compliance risks.
• Ensure closure and verification of audit findings and nonconformities.

Skills

Auditing

8D Problem Solving

Communication

Executive presentations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quality/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Watlow in Mexico, Querétaro, seeks a Staff Quality Engineer to lead the Quality Management System (QMS) development and continuous improvement, ensuring ISO 9001:2015 compliance and collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations.

The role oversees internal audit programs, document control, and change management, serving as site SME for quality systems and driving cross-functional alignment with leadership. Strong communication and audit experience are essential.