Quality Systems Coordinator

Belden Inc.; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Belden Inc. is seeking a Quality Systems Specialist to maintain and improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System for a site focused on Research & Development in electronics.

You will work with Engineering, Project Management, and Supply Chain to ensure quality is integrated throughout the product development lifecycle. The role emphasizes internal auditing, CAPA facilitation, and documenting/control of processes, with up to 50% travel and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems and audits.
• Familiarity with electronics product development lifecycle.
• Experience supporting engineering or product development teams.
• Internal auditing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Develop and manage quality procedures, work instructions, templates, and process documentation.
• Coordinate internal and external quality audits and CAPA processes.
• Support design and development activities to integrate quality requirements.
• Control documents, revisions, and change Management activities.
• Promote risk-based thinking and continual improvement across R&D.

Skills

ISO 9001

Electronics lifecycle

Change management

Document control

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Process mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Systems Specialist is responsible for maintaining, improving, and ensuring the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS) on a site focussed on Research & Development. The role drives compliance with ISO 9001 requirements throughout the electronics product development lifecycle, including contract manufacturing, by ensuring that documented processes are implemented, monitored, and continually improved.

Working closely with Engineering, Project Management, and Supply Chain teams, the Quality Systems Specialist promotes a quality-focused culture that enables the development of innovative, reliable, and manufacturable electronic products while meeting customer, regulatory, and business requirements.

Remote-hybrid position with up to 50% travel.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System

• Maintain and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management.
• Develop, review, and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, templates, and process documentation.
• Support Management Review by preparing quality performance reports and improvement recommendations.

Design and Development Support

• Ensure quality requirements are integrated throughout the product development lifecycle, including:
• Design planning, inputs, reviews, verification, validation, changes, & outputs
• Support lessons learned and knowledge capture following development projects.

Document and Configuration Control

• Maintain controlled procedures, specifications, standards, design templates, and quality records.
• Ensure document revisions are properly reviewed, approved, distributed, and archived.
• Support engineering change management processes and document change control activities.

Internal Auditing and Compliance

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct internal audits.
• Coordinate external certification audits and customer quality audits.
• Track audit findings through to effective closure.

Corrective and Preventive Actions

• Coordinate the CAPA process.
• Facilitate root cause investigations using structured problem-solving techniques such as:
• 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram (ISHIKAWA), A3, FMEA
• Verify effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.
• Monitor recurring issues and identify systemic improvement opportunities.

Risk-Based Thinking

• Promote risk-based thinking throughout product development activities.
• Encourage preventive actions through proactive process improvement.

Training and Quality Culture

• Deliver training on Quality Management System processes and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Support onboarding of new engineering staff regarding quality procedures.
• Promote awareness of quality objectives and customer requirements throughout R&D.
• Encourage best practices in documentation, traceability, and process discipline.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, or Engineering within an electronics or technology development environment.
• Experience maintaining an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System.
• Experience supporting engineering or product development teams.
• Internal auditing experience preferred.

Knowledge

• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems
• Electronics product development lifecycle
• Engineering change management
• Document control
• Root cause analysis
• Continuous improvement methodologies
• Process mapping and process optimisation

Knowledge of the following is advantageous

• IPC standards
• IEC standards applicable to electronic products
• Product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
• Electronic document management systems (eQMS)

Skills

• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• Excellent organisational and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineering and technical teams.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional meetings and process improvements.
• Ability to interpret standards and translate requirements into practical processes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management software.

Advantageous Certifications

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

The role acts as a facilitator and advisor, ensuring quality processes support efficient product development while maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and fostering continual improvement across the R&D organization.

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $88,000 - 118,000, plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role. This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant's experience, qualifications, and geographical location.

• hybrid and remote work practices where feasible
• health/dental/vision
• long term/short term disability
• life insurance
• HSA/FSA
• matching retirement plans
• paid vacation
• parental leave
• employee stock purchase plan
• paid leave for volunteer work in your community
• training opportunities
• professional talent management and succession planning
• corporate health well-being initiatives
• a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability

Let's Create Possibilities Together.

Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you'll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.