Staff Quality Engineer - Mexico

Watlow; Monte de la Calavera; Presencial; MXN 750.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Auditing

8D Problem Solving

Communication

Executive presentations

Leadership

Educación

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

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced Staff Quality Engineer to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Quality Management System (QMS). The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Leadership teams to ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and other applicable customer, regulatory, and business requirements while driving operational excellence through robust quality system processes.

The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in Quality Management Systems, auditing, risk management, document control, and change management, combined with strong leadership skills and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Key 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 applicable regulatory standards.
• Establish quality system roadmaps aligned with business objectives and operational excellence initiatives.
• Serve as the site subject matter expert for quality system requirements, interpretation, and implementation.
• Own Audit and Compliance Programs
• Develop and manage the internal audit program, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up actions.
• Lead customer, regulatory, and third-party certification audits.
• Conduct gap assessments and develop corrective action plans to address compliance risks.
• Ensure timely closure and effectiveness verification of audit findings and nonconformities.
• Maintain organizational audit readiness and certification compliance.
• Drive Document Control and Change Management
• Provide leadership for document control processes and quality system documentation governance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Systems within aerospace, defense, aviation, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• 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 to determine root cause and implement permanent corrective action.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership and external auditors.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office.