Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing or related field
3+ years of experience in Quality Management Systems in Automotive or manufacturing
Strong project management and launch readiness skills
In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards
Experience leading IATF certification processes
Familiarity with quality tools like FMEA, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, and Control Plans
Certified Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor preferred
Responsibilities
Serve as Subject Matter Expert on QMS standards and requirements
Manage QMS compliance and continuous improvement activities
Lead internal audits and coordinate all audit types
Guide cross-functional teams in audit processes and corrective actions
Handle document control, calibration support, and quality system training
Oversee industrialization of plant programs and engineering changes
Coordinate operations launch management and milestones
Benefits
Supportive collaborative team environment
Annual Incentive Plan
Paid Vacation
401k Plan
Health Care Benefits
Paid Holidays
Diversity-focused culture
Employee groups and community outreach opportunities
Full Job Description
Req ID 90695 | North Charleston, SC, United States ZF CV Systems North America LLC
About the Team
The position will be split between leading Quality Management System (QMS) compliance and Launch Readiness activities. The ideal candidate would have a strong knowledge of quality and project management.
What you can look forward to as Plant Quality Engineer:
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for QMS topics, standards, certifications, and customer-specific requirements.
Manage QMS compliance, audits, and continuous improvement activities in alignment with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
Act as lead internal auditor and coordinate internal, external, process, and system audits.
Lead cross-functional teams in audit preparation, execution, and corrective action problem solving.
Manage document control, calibration support, and quality system orientation training.
Manage plant program/project industrialization, engineering changes, and special customer or project builds.
Identify, manage, and escalate Operations Launch Management deliverables, checkpoints, APQP gate reviews, and milestones.
Lead plant core team coordination to reduce launch delays and ensure timely completion of launch deliverables.
Your profile as Plant Quality Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing or related field
3+ years minimum experience in Quality Management Systems within Automotive industry or manufacturing industries
Strong Project Management and Launch Readiness Experience
Comprehensive understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements
Prior experience leading IATF certification process
Proficiency in quality tools including FMEA, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, and Control Plans
Ability to work in teams and multi-tasking capabilities
Ability to drive sense of urgency and influence across the organization
Certified Internal Auditor or Lead auditor (ISO9001/IATF16949) preferred
Why you should choose ZF:
A supportive collaborative team environment
Annual Incentive Plan
Paid Vacation
401k Plan
Health Care Benefits
Paid Holidays
A strong diversity culture
Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF team as Plant Quality Engineer and apply now!
Contact
Bethany Vijayakumar
About Zf Friedrichshafen Ag
ZF Friedrichshafen AG is a German car parts maker headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German region of Baden-Württemberg. Specialising in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology, the company has a global workforce of around 160,000 with approximately 260 locations in 41 countries. In 2019, ZF achieved sales of ?36.5 billion. ZF is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers and a leading technology company for mobility.
