Quality & Process Excellence Lead

Schaeffler; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) matching up to 6%

Schaeffler Academy training

Wellness programs

Job summary

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. in Fort Mill, SC, seeks a quality professional to implement and maintain manufacturing quality standards and drive continual improvement. You will lead audits, manage corrective actions, and mentor teams to ensure QMS compliance while advancing productivity and cost-efficiency.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Engineering, strong audit experience in ISO 9001/IATF 16949, and expertise in AIAG methods. Travel and effective communication are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Proven audit experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or VDA 6.3 standards; certified auditor preferred.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with root cause analysis methods (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa).
• Know-how of AIAG manuals (PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, FMEA) and applicable standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with deadlines and minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience supervising teams to achieve goals.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality standards at manufacturing to ensure effectiveness and compliance to QMS.
• Serve as primary escalation point for local quality issues and collaborate with local management.
• Support and lead internal and external quality audits and drive corrective actions.
• Oversee operational quality control, including inbound/outbound inspections.
• Initiate and monitor lessons learned, preventive actions, and disposition decisions.
• Manage internal and external quality issues with timely resolution and cross-team communication.
• Lead cross-functional teams in qualifying and improving processes to meet quality/productivity goals.
• Facilitate 5S and lead studies to improve quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Develop and deliver training to enhance team qualifications and promote quality culture.
• Prepare quality management reports and monitor KPIs like internal failure costs and complaints.

Skills

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

VDA 6.3

Audit leadership

Root cause analysis

8D

5-Why

Ishikawa diagrams

AIAG PPAP/APQP/MSA/SPC/FMEA

Travel flexible

Communication skills

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. in Fort Mill, SC, seeks a quality professional to implement and maintain manufacturing quality standards and drive continual improvement. You will lead audits, manage corrective actions, and mentor teams to ensure QMS compliance while advancing productivity and cost-efficiency.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Engineering, strong audit experience in ISO 9001/IATF 16949, and expertise in AIAG methods. Travel and effective communication are essential in this role.