Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
8+ years of experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Quality Operating Systems (QOS).
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and SPC.
Experience leading audit and certification activities, with auditor experience preferred.
Proven ability to manage quality system development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop teams focused on Quality Excellence, QMS, and QOS initiatives.
Define and execute quality strategies aligned with business objectives.
Establish governance, standards, and best practices for quality across the organization.
Drive adoption of quality methodologies and continuous improvement principles.
Oversee ISO and IATF certification processes and manage audit activities.
Monitor quality system effectiveness and support quality analytics and reporting.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align quality objectives with business priorities.
Benefits
Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
A collaborative and innovation-driven work culture.
The chance to directly impact quality processes and contribute to operational excellence.
Access to state-of-the-art technology and quality management tools.
Opportunities for growth and advancement in a fast-paced environment.
Full Job Description
Overview :
Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
Minimum 8+ years of experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Operating Systems (QOS), quality process deployment, and compliance management within automotive or manufacturing environments.
This position is focused on leading Client Quality Excellence organization, including ownership of QMS, QOS, PMT, quality systems integration, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
The role involves managing quality system development, deployment, validation, training, adoption, and ongoing optimization while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and automotive quality standards.
The leader will work closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Operations, IT, Engineering, and external partners to ensure quality systems remain scalable, compliant, effective, and capable of supporting rapid organizational growth.
This position requires strong leadership capabilities, deep quality systems knowledge, audit expertise, organizational influence, and the ability to build and lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced startup environment.
Key Responsibilities :
Quality Excellence Leadership
Lead and develop teams supporting Q-Excellence, QMS, QOS, and PMT initiatives
Define and execute Quality Excellence strategies aligned with business objectives
Establish quality governance, standards, processes, and best practices across the organization
Drive organizational adoption of quality methodologies and continuous improvement principles
Quality Systems Management
Lead quality systems from startup, deployment, validation, rollout, training, support, and continuous improvement
Define long-term strategy and roadmap for QMS and QOS processes
Ensure quality systems remain reliable, scalable, secure, and compliant
Manage stakeholder requirements, user feedback, and enhancement priorities
Audit & Certification Leadership
Lead ISO and IATF certification efforts across the organization
Oversee internal, external, and certification audit activities
Support supplier audit activities as required
Drive corrective actions and closure of audit findings
Maintain compliance with automotive quality standards and customer expectations
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
Lead Quality Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives
Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions
Drive process optimization, standardization, and performance improvement projects
Lead special projects focused on operational excellence, data analysis, and quality performance
Quality Data & Performance Management
Monitor quality system effectiveness and compliance performance
Support quality reporting, analytics, and KPI development
Drive data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data-driven analysis
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Operations, Product Development, and IT teams
Support integration of quality systems across functional organizations
Collaborate with external vendors and technology providers
Align quality objectives with broader business priorities
Training & Organizational Development
Provide coaching, guidance, and mentoring to quality systems personnel and users
Support organizational training initiatives related to quality systems and standards
Promote a culture of quality, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence
Act as a subject matter expert for quality systems, compliance, and quality excellence programs
Profile:
Experienced quality leader with strong expertise in Quality Management Systems and operational excellence
Proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams
Highly autonomous with a strong ownership mindset
Comfortable operating within startup and high-growth manufacturing environments
Strong analytical and data-driven decision maker
Effective communicator capable of influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels
Strong project management and organizational leadership capabilities
Passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and long-term operational excellence
Must Have :
8+ years of experience managing QMS and QOS systems in automotive or manufacturing environments
Experience leading quality systems deployment, integration, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong knowledge of:
ISO 9001
IATF 16949
APQP
PPAP
FMEA
SPC
MSA
Experience leading audit and certification activities
VDA, ISO, or IATF auditor experience
Experience leading teams and cross-functional initiatives
Strong project management skills
Experience driving corrective and preventive actions
Strong technical and procedural writing capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced startup environments
Good to Have:
Lead Auditor Certification (IATF, ISO, or VDA)
Experience with PLM, MES, and ERP integrations
Automotive startup or greenfield manufacturing experience
Experience building enterprise quality systems from the ground up
Experience supporting Supplier Quality and Manufacturing Quality organizations
Advanced quality analytics and reporting experience
