Quality Lead

Quality Excellence Group Lead

About the Opportunity

LER TechForce is seeking an experienced Quality Excellence Group Leader to drive the development, integration, deployment, and continuous improvement of our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Operating Systems (QOS), and Quality Excellence initiatives.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for building and leading a team focused on quality systems strategy, compliance, process excellence, and operational performance. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in automotive quality systems, auditing, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration while thriving in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

If you are passionate about quality, data-driven decision making, and creating world-class systems that support organizational excellence, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Systems Leadership

• Lead and develop a team responsible for QMS, QOS, PMT, and Quality Excellence initiatives.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of quality systems, including development, implementation, integration, validation, training, support, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and execute quality system strategies that align with business goals and operational priorities.
• Define and lead Quality Operating System (QOS) and Quality Excellence programs across the organization.

Compliance & Auditing

• Lead internal and external audit activities, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certifications and compliance programs.
• Support supplier audits and assessments to ensure supplier quality requirements are met.
• Monitor quality system effectiveness and ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate quality-related risks.

Continuous Improvement & Analytics

• Drive corrective and preventive action initiatives to improve organizational performance.
• Support and lead continuous improvement projects focused on quality data collection, reporting, and analysis.
• Utilize data mining and analytics to improve data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and business decision-making.
• Implement best practices and process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and scalability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Operations teams to ensure successful quality system integration and support.
• Collaborate with external vendors and stakeholders to maintain secure, reliable, and scalable quality solutions.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to quality system users and stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field required.

Experience

• 8 years of experience managing Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Quality Operating Systems (QOS), preferably within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience leading quality system implementation, integration, validation, and support initiatives.
• Experience supporting supplier quality, manufacturing quality, and operational excellence programs.
• Experience working with enterprise systems such as PLM, MES, and ERP platforms preferred.

Technical Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of:

• ISO 9001
• IATF 16949
• APQP
• PPAP
• FMEA
• SPC
• MSA
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Quality auditing and compliance programs

Skills & Competencies

• VDA, ISO, or IATF Auditor experience required (certification preferred).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent root cause analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• High integrity with a strong commitment to data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment.
• Passion for quality, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.