Quality Management System (QMS) Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Lancaster; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

SUMMARY

QMS Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and improving the QMS (quality management system), creating or updating quality manuals, handling internal & external audits, and supporting an ISO 9001-compliant Quality management system. This role drives compliance to QMS processes and continual improvement actions. Responsibilities include assessing and reporting Quality System performance to management for review/action as needed, coordinating training, and coaching personnel in Quality Management System requirements.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare written quality procedures and policies.
• Analyze and recommend appropriate changes of quality procedures to respective managers to help improve their processes.
• Audit existing and new quality procedures for compliance based on ISO requirements and audit history.
• Identify quality training needs and coordinate quality training programs.
• Report ongoing activities to Managers/Executives and keep the company's continuous improvement efforts on track.
• Maintain the corrective/preventive action program; monitor, evaluate, and assign corrective action plans to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in the continuous evaluation of the quality system for compliance to ISO 9001:2015 and internal processes/policies.
• Prepare QMS performance reports for Management Review Meetings.
• Other duties as business needs dictate.

Required Years and Area of Experience:

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in Quality Assurance and/or quality systems in the auto industry or machinery manufacturing.
• Associate degree in a relevant manufacturing/engineering field; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Skills / Experience:

• Thorough understanding of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
• Familiar with the manufacturing process of the auto industry, including welding, painting, assembly, and system validation.
• Effective communicator (written and verbal), highly organized, detail-oriented with excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience organizing and performing internal audits is required.
• Action-oriented, capable of making informed decisions, self-motivated, and able to influence without authority.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Self-starter with the ability to drive things to closure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Initiative and desire to learn.
• Ability to work among a diverse group of individuals.

COMPETENCIES

• Work independently and is reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision.
• Self-supervising within the guidance and expectations of divisional management.
• Knowledge of quality systems and measurement; Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
• Knowledge of ISO9000; a training internal auditor certificate is required.
• Planning and prioritizing activities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present data effectively.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Team working skills.
• Analytical skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

TRAVEL

Occasional travel as assigned.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in automotive engineering or similar majors; or Associate's degree with minimum 3 years' related work experience.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Pay Range

• $70k - $100k/yr

Location

• Lancaster CA (Onsite)