Quality Management Systems Lead

Nidec Corporation; St. Charles (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation in the United States is seeking a Quality Management Systems Lead to drive and maintain our quality management system in compliance with IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO14001. This role leads internal audits, supports external certification efforts, and collaborates cross-functionally to improve processes and product quality.

The position requires strong knowledge of automotive quality systems, audit processes, and IMDS requirements, with hands-on leadership of audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and exposure to automotive quality systems.
• Experience with IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 is required.
• Knowledge of ISO14001 and customer-specific requirements a plus.
• Lead audits, audit planning, and corrective action experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO14001 knowledge.
• Organize internal audits and oversee certification audits.
• Lead and train internal auditors for audit readiness.
• Drive corrective actions and root cause analysis.
• Support continuous improvement across processes.

Skills

Internal audits

Lead audits

Root cause analysis

QMS documentation

Audit planning

IMDS knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical field

Tools

Compliant Pro

eQMS

Job description

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

The Quality Management Systems Lead is responsible for leading, maintaining, and improving the organization’s quality management system in compliance with IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO14001 requirements. This role leads internal audit activities, supports external certification audits, manages quality system documentation, and works cross-functionally to drive corrective action and continuous improvement. The position requires strong knowledge of automotive quality systems, audit processes, electronic assembly processes, and IMDS requirements.

Job Description

Position Requirements

Maintain working knowledge of IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, ISO14001 and applicable customer specific requirements via ‘hands on’ leadership.

Organize, coordinate, and support internal quality management system audits, process/product audits and follow-up to close-out audits.

Champion / Manage / Support / Schedule ISO9001/IATF16949 / ISO14001 external certification audits, internal audits, and related follow-up activities.

Lead / Train internal auditors to ensure audit readiness and competency.

Manage / Support process audits in coordination with Operations and Audit teams.

Determine compliance with applicable procedures, policies, standards, and customer requirements.

Develop / Maintain audit plans, schedules, and follow-up audits.

Analyze audit results, summarize findings, and present recommendations to management.

Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure audit nonconformances are properly addressed.

Support teams with root cause analysis and corrective action development.

Support departmental supervision in the development, implementation, and improvement of the quality management system.

Supervise and maintain system documentation, ensuring accuracy, control, and compliance.

Participate in and drive continuous improvement activities across organizational processes.

Support use and maintenance of IMDS data and requirements, as applicable

Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with continuous improvement goals and the values of Nidec Mobility which includes following the policies, procedures, and requirements of our Quality Management and IS0 14001 Environmental Management Systems.

Manage/Administer effective Compliant Pro QMS software as SME (subject matter expert) and support eQMS-related improvements

Safety Committee participation utilizing Compliant Pro (in conjunction with the Facilities Manager as Chair).

Develop, implement, and maintain quality policies, procedures, and systems in accordance with ISO, IATF, and other applicable standards.

Manage QMS and EMS documentation, training materials, and adherence to documentation best practices, including customer satisfaction reporting.

Maintain current knowledge of applicable government regulations and industry requirements.

Monitor/Verify departmental performance against established quality metrics and objectives.

Prepare and present regular quality performance reports to senior leadership.

Serve as a resource for Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS) initiatives, inquiries, and process improvements across all departments.

Professional/Technical Experience, Skills and Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, required.

Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (Compliant Pro is a plus) / Document Control, including IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015, (ISO14001, a plus) with experience in the automotive industry, required.

Lead Audit expertise, including internal audits, process/product audits, audit planning, audit execution, and support of external certification audits, required.

Corrective action and root cause analysis skills, including verification of corrective action effectiveness and resolution of nonconformances, required.

Knowledge of manufacturing/assembly processes, including surface mount soldering, with the ability to evaluate process compliance and quality risk, preferred.

Ability to lead people, set expectations, coach team members, and follow through on commitments

Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills, including the ability to train internal auditors, maintain system documentation, and support cross-functional continuous improvement, preferred.

3+ years’ Quality Experience within manufacturing (electronics manufacturing a plus).

Experience with Quality Core Tools - PPAPs, FMEA, SPC, Control Plan, Root Cause Analysis problem-solving, CAPA, nonconformities, complaints, document control, internal audits, or similar QMS processes

High Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook.

Ability to learn Proficiency with Compliant Pro application Knowledge of ISO 14001 / IATF 16949, VDA Standards (and IPC-A-610D, a plus) Limited knowledge of soldering, electronic components and PCB assembly is a plus.

Sponsorship not provided

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015/ IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor (preferred); and/or VDA 6.3 Process Auditor (preferred)

Travel Required

up to 10%

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff... Encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.

About Nidec

Nidec has worked its way up to become the world's No.1 manufacturer of small precision motors. In the process, Nidec has gradually expanded its product lineup to include a variety of small to large motors, application products for machinery, electronic and optical components. At present, its products are used in a wide range of fields and devices including information and telecommunications equipment, office equipment, home appliances, automobiles, industrial equipment, and environmental energy.

Mission Statement

"For Everything that Spins and Moves", the Group is creating next-generation drive technologies to meet the needs of the society.