Quality Systems Leader - Automotive & Compliance

Aalberts surface technologies; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Aaalberts surface technologies seeks a Quality Manager to lead our Quality Management System and drive excellence in automotive-related processes. You will oversee audits, define inspection standards, and ensure product and service releases meet customer requirements.

This role requires a senior engineer with 10+ years in quality, knowledge of Nadcap or automotive standards, and the ability to mentor staff while collaborating with suppliers and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years in engineering and/or quality.
• Experience with Nadcap and/or automotive industry.
• Familiarity with automotive specifications, ISO, AS, QS, and IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Lean Manufacturing skills.
• Understanding of QMS Principles.
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications and drawings.
• Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action principles.
• Ability to collaborate with staff, vendors, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead updates to industry standards (AS9100, ISO 9000, IATF 16949, OEM).
• Manage internal audits to meet industry and customer requirements.
• Develop and oversee inspection standards and procedures, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and manufacturer specs.
• Authorize product/service release to customers.
• Ensure effective and timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Supervise Quality Department personnel.
• Verify proper performance and documentation of inspections before release.
• Conduct Contract Review duties and provide training.
• Identify and correct quality issues and initiate corrective actions.

Skills

Quality leadership

Audit leadership

Problem solving

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/quality

Tools

Nadcap experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aaalberts surface technologies seeks a Quality Manager to lead our Quality Management System and drive excellence in automotive-related processes. You will oversee audits, define inspection standards, and ensure product and service releases meet customer requirements.

This role requires a senior engineer with 10+ years in quality, knowledge of Nadcap or automotive standards, and the ability to mentor staff while collaborating with suppliers and customers.