Quality System Specialist

Nemak; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemak is seeking a Quality Management Representative for their automotive manufacturing facility in Augusta, Georgia. This role involves ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, leading internal and external audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing and quality management systems, along with relevant certifications. The position promotes a strong quality culture and supports the training of plant staff on quality requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Automotive Manufacturing and QMS.
• Certified as IATF Internal Auditor and 6.3 Process Auditor.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the plant-level Quality Management Representative in accordance with IATF 16949 requirements.
• Ensures the QMS is implemented and continuously improved.
• Coordinates and supports internal, external, and customer audits.
• Reports QMS performance and improvement opportunities to management.
• Promotes a strong quality culture and supports related training.

Skills

Quality Management System compliance

Auditing

Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa)

Automotive Core Tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Responsible for serving as the plant-level Quality Management Representative for a Tier 1 North American automotive manufacturing facility. Ensures the Quality Management System (QMS) complies with IATF 16949, OEM customer-specific requirements, and internal standards. Acts as the primary quality liaison for the plant, performs audits, driving corrective actions, and promoting continuous improvement to meet customer, regulatory, and business objectives.

• Serve as the plant-level Quality Management Representative in accordance with IATF 16949 requirements
• Ensure the QMS is established, implemented, maintained, and continuously improved at the plant level.
• Coordinate, lead, and support internal, external, and customer audits, including IATF, OEM, and customer-specific audits.
• Act as the primary plant contact for certification bodies, OEM customers, and Tier 1 customer quality representatives
• Ensure OEM customer-specific requirements (CSRs) are understood, implemented, and maintained within plant processes
• Report QMS performance, audit results, KPIs, and improvement opportunities to plant and corporate management.
• Ensure timely and effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa).
• Maintain and control plant-level quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and records.
• Support the implementation and effective use of Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans).
• Promote a strong quality culture and support training and awareness of IATF 16949 and OEM requirements throughout the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field
• 5+ years experience in Automotive Manufacturing and QMS
• Certified as IATF Internal Auditor and 6.3 Process Auditor