Quality System Engineer

Astemo Ltd.; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. in Monroe, GA is seeking a Lead Auditor & Trainer for the Quality Management System to drive compliance and continual improvement across our manufacturing operations.

You will oversee audit programs, train auditors, and coordinate with internal teams and external registrars to maintain IATF 16949 certification. Travel to support the facility is expected, with a strong focus on process control and document management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience.
• Strong background with Quality Management Systems, specifically IATF 16949.
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement methods, problem-solving techniques, audit principles, and change management processes.
• Quality Systems auditing experience (auditor certification strongly preferred).
• Understanding of industry core tools (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, PAPP, SPC, MSA).
• Knowledge of calipers, micrometers, CMM, Vision Systems, and other measuring equipment. (Preferably experience in automotive manufacturing environment)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated leadership ability and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead Auditor & Trainer for the Quality Management System.
• Oversee the maintenance of and adherence to industry, customer, and internal standards.
• Oversee the Quality System auditing function including audit schedule management, audit team management, conducting audits, auditor training, reportings and closure of findings.
• Interface with 3rd party registrar and support 3rd party certification audits to achieve and maintain IATF 16949 automotive certification.
• Collaborate with management to develop, improve and maintain Quality Systems reporting and maintenance.
• Develop and implement measures to ensure achievement of overall company goals, activities, and initiatives.
• Problem-Solve and improve Quality Management Systems, including manufacturing software.
• Support customer Quality System audits and assist in meeting customer Quality System certifications.
• Support the document control function.
• Travel to support the facility, as needed.
• Any additional duties to be assigned, as needed.

Skills

QMS

IATF 16949

Audit principles

Continuous improvement

Change management

Auditor certification

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plan

PAPP

SPC

MSA

Autonomy

Communication skills

Project management

MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint

Measuring equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Auditor & Trainer for the Quality Management System.
• Oversee the maintenance of and adherence to industry, customer, and internal standards.
• Oversee the Quality System auditing function to include audit schedule management, audit team management, conducting audits, auditor training, audit result reporting, organizing of cross-functional task teams, and managing of findings to closure.
• Interface with 3rd party registrar and support 3rd party certification audits to achieve and maintain IATF 16949 automotive certification.
• Collaborate with management to develop, improve and maintain Quality Systems reporting and maintenance.
• Develop and implement measures to ensure achievement of overall company goals, activities, and initiatives, as needed.
• Problem-Solve and improve Quality Management Systems, including manufacturing software.
• Support customer Quality System audits and assist in meeting customer Quality System certifications, as needed.
• Support the document control function.
• Travel to support the facility, as needed.
• Any additional duties to be assigned, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong background with Quality Management Systems, specifically IATF 16949.
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement methods, problem-solving techniques, audit principles, and change management processes.
• Quality Systems auditing experience (auditor certification strongly preferred).
• Understanding of industry core tools (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, PAPP, SPC, MSA)
• Knowledge of calipers, micrometers, CMM, Vision Systems, and other measuring equipment. (Preferably experience in automotive manufacturing environment)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated leadership ability and ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong oral and written communications skills, with the ability to communicate with personnel at all levels of the organization and with diverse international backgrounds.
• Strong project management skills; excellent organizational skills and flexibility for multi-task situations; good problem-solving skills.
• Must be proficient in MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsible for the direction and indirect supervision of employees.

Physical Demands

Required to sit for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment and steel toe shoes.

Astemo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.