Quality Director | ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 | Bilingual

Magnaflow; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnaflow, based in Oceanside, CA, seeks a senior Quality leader to oversee QA/QC across US and Mexico. You will drive ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 programs, standardize sensor QA processes, and ensure environmental testing aligns with EPA and CARB rules.

The role requires 5 years in senior quality management within manufacturing, certs in ASQ/Lean Six Sigma, and fluent Spanish for coordination with Mexico teams.

Qualifications

• 5 years of senior quality management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience auditing ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 QM systems.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen for waste elimination.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 OEM automotive requirements and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA and QC across multiple sites in the US and Mexico, ensuring ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance.
• Standardize calibration, operation, and QA processes for electronic sensors in catalytic converter production.
• Validate QA equipment for industry accuracy and compliance.
• Enhance automated QA systems to maintain data integrity and efficiency.
• Develop quality standards and perform supplier risk assessments for electronic components.
• Lead waste-elimination initiatives using Six Sigma, Lean and Kaizen.
• Conduct risk assessments and internal audits regularly.
• Ensure environmental testing equipment meets EPA and CARB standards.
• Maintain testing and QA systems aligned with emissions rules and data integrity.
• Establish and maintain IATF 16949 standards across sites.
• Communicate fluently in Spanish with teams in Mexico.

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Six Sigma

Lean

Kaizen

Spanish fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP software

Quality management software

Job description

Magnaflow, based in Oceanside, CA, seeks a senior Quality leader to oversee QA/QC across US and Mexico. You will drive ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 programs, standardize sensor QA processes, and ensure environmental testing aligns with EPA and CARB rules.

The role requires 5 years in senior quality management within manufacturing, certs in ASQ/Lean Six Sigma, and fluent Spanish for coordination with Mexico teams.