Quality Compliance Manager

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced IATF Project Lead to manage and sustain all IATF 16949 and ISO-related initiatives across the organization. This role oversees full compliance with IATF standards, drives system alignment, and partners closely with cross-functional teams to execute project plans, resolve nonconformities, and support continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, auditing expertise, and a hands-on approach to ensuring the Quality Management System (QMS) remains robust, compliant, and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and ongoing maintenance of the IATF 16949 Quality Management System.
• Develop, manage, and track project timelines to ensure successful implementation and sustained conformance.
• Ensure consistent compliance with all IATF requirements and customer-specific standards.
• Mentor, guide, and motivate project team members to achieve system and audit objectives.
• Serve as Lead Auditor for the QMS, ensuring processes, documentation, and requirements meet established standards.
• Conduct internal, customer-specific, and system audits; drive updates and improvements to the QMS based on findings.
• Coordinate QMS audit activities, including scheduling, training, audit planning, and corrective action follow-up.
• Act as the primary QMS Representative for all third-party IATF16949 audits, as well as internal and external assessments.

Education & Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience, or a comparable combination of education and experience.
• Auditor certifications: IATF 16949 and Lead Auditor credentials required.
• Proven experience implementing an IATF 16949 system.
• Minimum of 2 years of IATF 16949 auditing experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in project management related to IATF initiatives.
• Strong ability to collaborate across departments and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail with outstanding organizational capability.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (databases, formulas, pivot tables, graphs).

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $95,000