Quality Systems Lead — ISO & Process Excellence

Smalley-Steel-Rin; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Smalley is seeking a Quality Systems Manager to lead the Quality Engineering department, managing ISO and EMS registrations and driving improvement initiatives. The role focuses on audits, QMS/EMS coordination, supplier evaluations, and cross-functional process enhancements in Lake Zurich, IL.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year engineering degree, 7+ years of supervisory quality experience, and deep knowledge of ISO/IATF standards.

Qualifications

• Four-year Engineering Bachelor's degree and five+ years related experience.
• Seven years' experience supervising subordinate engineers and technicians.
• Quality engineering experience in implementing QMS systems, supplier QA and quality auditing.
• In-depth understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 14001, and ISO 17025.
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintains certifications and registrations for the Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
• Schedules and performs internal/external quality and environmental audits.
• Reviews and maintains applicable customer specifics systems registration (e.g. BIQS).
• Reviews and ensures that applicable environmental laws and regulations are reviewed.
• Reports to top management results of internal and external audits as well as the status of the QMS and EMS.
• Reviews, develops and ensures that all necessary systems and procedures are in place to satisfy the requirements of the QMS, EMS, customer requirements and audtis.
• Performs and reviews supplier evaluations.
• Supports the Director of Quality Engineering in the management of specific processes/projects.
• Supports other departments with techniques for continuous improvements (e.g. 6s, Gemba walks, problem solving, trend analysis, etc.).
• Initiates and/or assists with investigations.
• Reviews technical problems and procedures of departments and recommends solutions or changes in processes and procedures.
• Reviews safety issues and its risk management.
• Assists other departments (companywide) with Environmental and Quality Engineering inquiries.
• Global engagement in all certifications.
• Assists with recruiting, developing and evaluating department team members.
• Collaborates with top management personnel in formulating and establishing quality company policies, operating procedures and goals.
• Hosts and performs customer and supplier audits, on-site and/or written

Skills

Quality leadership

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Smalley is seeking a Quality Systems Manager to lead the Quality Engineering department, managing ISO and EMS registrations and driving improvement initiatives. The role focuses on audits, QMS/EMS coordination, supplier evaluations, and cross-functional process enhancements in Lake Zurich, IL.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year engineering degree, 7+ years of supervisory quality experience, and deep knowledge of ISO/IATF standards.