Plant QMS/PMT Engineer

Quality Systems Lead

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Quality Systems Lead (this is an LER Resident Engineer onsite position).

Who we are

LER TechForce is an industry leader in automotive, embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America. Follow us at: LER TechForce on LinkedIn.

What you will be doing:

Lead the quality systems development, integration, and rollout, aligning with the business objectives and priorities.

Lead the quality systems from startup, integration, validation, training, support, to continuous improvement.

Coordinate the requirements, user feedback, and best practices for our QMS and QOS systems, ensuring that they meet the needs and expectations of internal and external stakeholders.

Collaborate with IT, other functional teams, and external vendors to ensure the quality system is and remains reliable, secure, scalable, and compliant with policies and standards.

Support the supplier quality, manufacturing quality, and integration processes for the QMS/QOS, ensuring that they are consistent, efficient, and effective.

Lead auditing and certification activities for ISO and IATF.

Assist in auditing activities at suppliers as required to support the success of the organization.

Monitor and report on the quality systems performance, quality, and compliance, identifying and resolving any issues or risks.

Provide guidance, coaching, and training to quality systems users, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Support data mining and analysis activities to streamline data accuracy and management, particularly related to quality.

Support the implementation of relevant corrective actions, preventive actions, and related activities in striving for excellence.

Support and contribute to service requests regarding management systems, processes, methods, and tools, as well as for training.

Support/lead special projects driving continuous improvement and excellence relative to data collection and analysis.

Support definition of quality systems relative to processes, methods, and tools in collaboration with quality and cross-functional teams.

Define and lead the QOS and Q-Excellence programs.

What you'll need to be successful

• Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in quality, engineering, or a related field.

• At least 10+ years of experience in QMS and QOS systems management, preferably in the automotive industry.

• Good knowledge of quality systems, processes, methods, tools, and standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, etc.

• Proven experience in QMS and QOS systems integration, support, and validation.

• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Passion for quality, innovation, and sustainability.

• Excellent technical/procedural writing skills.

• Highest level of integrity and the ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment.

• VDA, ISO, or IATF auditor experience required (certification preferred).

• Preferred:

• Experience with integration with PLM, MES, and ERP systems.

What you'll get

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA

• 401K with a match and immediate vesting

• Short-term and Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Discounts

• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development

• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects