Senior Quality Systems Engineer / Quality Control Specialist

8574 Laird Technologies Inc (Us); Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity, located in Chesterfield, MO, seeks a Quality Management System leader to drive ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and AS9100 compliance across the site. You’ll lead internal audits, coordinate corrective actions and drive continual improvement within manufacturing operations.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving and documentation control skills, with collaboration across quality leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience performing Internal Audits and CAPA systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement, support and improve the QMS for the Chesterfield site.
• Maintain site quality metrics and report to leaders on quality performance.
• Support QMS interfaces with other sites; this location is a remote support site for others.
• Maintain conformance to ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and AS9100 standards.
• Coordinate and participate in QMS audits by third-party bodies; liaise with the site and CB.
• Coordinate, maintain and improve internal audit program per standards.
• Coordinate Management Review activities for Chesterfield and other sites.
• Conduct training on QMS procedures and maintain related records.
• Improve document control and revision of the Quality Manual; manage associated records.
• Lead corrective action activities and verify their effectiveness.
• Lead investigations on internal and supplier nonconformities and drive root cause analyses.
• Coordinate continual improvement projects and evaluate their impact.
• Analyze data and trends for QMS processes and site activities.
• Support Document Change Management for Chesterfield.
• Provide additional admin support for other site functions as needed.

Skills

Internal Audits

CAPA systems

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

7-10 years QMS ISO 9001 experience

Lead/Internal Auditor certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementation, support, and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) for this site.
• Maintain site metrics and communicate with business and quality leaders on site quality performance; review recommend areas for focus and attention
• Support QMS interfaces with other Manufacturing sites; this location is a remote support location for other sites
• Maintain and improve conformance to applicable Quality Standard requirements including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100 etc.
• Coordination of and participation in QMS audits by 3rd party Certification Bodies (CB); act as liaison between site team and CB
• Coordinate, maintain and improve internal audit program in compliance with Quality Standards and any relevant customer specific requirements
• Coordinate Management Review activities for Chesterfield and support of other manufacturing sites
• Conduct training on QMS procedures as required and maintain associated records
• Improve and maintain documented information control activities, including revision of the Quality Manual, development of document reviews, and control of related records
• Lead Corrective Action activities; monitor completion of assigned investigations and corrective actions; conduct verification of effectiveness
• Lead investigations on internal and 3rd party NCs; improve and maintain employee competence in problem solving
• Coordinate and track continual improvement projects; evaluate effectiveness to customer or business goals/impact
• Analyze data and trends in support of QMS processes and other site activities such as customer service, customer satisfaction, complaints, or quoting
• Support the Document Change Management process for the Chesterfield site
• Additional administrative responsibilities and support for other functions at the site as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient knowledge of ISO 9001 (minimum), IATF 16949 and AS9100D desirable
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as an individual contributor or in a team environment.
• Experience performing Internal Audits
• Experience with CAPA systems

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Quality Mgmt., Operations, Manufacturing Mgmt., etc.)
• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience working within and/or managing a QMS certified to ISO 9001:2015 (IATF 169949 desired)
• Lead or Internal Auditor certification for ISO 9001:2015 and/or IATF 16949:2016 (desired)
• Ability to understand relevant industry controls and requirements in support of manufacturing support processes to achieve and maintain compliance with relevant Standards
• Leadership and project management skills to drive improvement projects
• Root Cause/Corrective Action training and experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and any other relevant systems for the management of documents, corrective actions, projects, etc.

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