Quality Systems Manager QMS

Quality Systems Manager QMS | Warsaw, IN

We are seeking a Quality Systems Manager QMS to support our client in Warsaw, IN.

WHO WE ARE

LER TechForce is a WBENC-certified women-owned engineering services and workforce solutions provider supporting customers across North America. We specialize in embedded systems, software, functional safety, and mechanical engineering, helping organizations move critical product development initiatives forward with the right expertise.

With over 20 years of experience, we partner closely with our customers to deliver engineering support when and where it matters most.

Learn more about us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ler-techforce/

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Quality Systems Manager QMS Plant CI-Q Excellence Group Leader to join our Quality team in our automotive plant. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) and Process Management Tools (PMT) to achieve the highest standards of product quality and operational excellence. You will also lead our quality excellence mindset initiative. You will provide unequivocal support, and in some cases lead, the implementation and business maintenance of the quality systems (QMS and QOS) and related quality tools and systems for Our Client. You will work closely with all quality functions (Manufacturing and Supplier Quality), IT, other business stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure that the QMS and QOS meet business requirements and standards. You will thrive in a flexible and fast-paced environment with a collaborative approach to achieving goals!

Key responsibilities:

• Lead a team of experts in Q-Excellence, QMS, QOS, and PMT for quality systems development, integration and rollout for Our Client , aligning with the business objectives and priorities.
• Lead the team for quality systems from startup, integration, validation, training, support, to continuous improvement.
• Coordinate the requirements, user feedback, and best practices for our QMS and QOS systems, ensuring that they meet the needs and expectations of the internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT functional heads, other functional heads and external vendors to ensure the quality system is and remains reliable, secure, scalable, and compliant with the policies and standards.
• Support the supplier quality, manufacturing quality, and integration processes for the QMS/ QOS, ensuring that they are consistent, efficient, and effective.
• Lead auditing and certification activities for ISO and IATF for Our Client.
• Assist in auditing activities at supplier as required to support the success of the organization
• Monitor and report on the quality systems performance, quality, and compliance, identifying and resolving any issues or risks.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to quality systems users, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Support data mining and analysis activities to streamline Our Client's data accuracy and management, particularly related to quality.
• Supports the implementation of relevant corrective actions, preventive actions and activities in striving for excellence.
• Supports and contributes to service requests regarding management system, processes, methods and tools as well as for training.
• Support/ lead special projects driving CI and Excellence relative to data collection and analysis.
• Support definition of quality systems relative to processes, methods and tools in collaboration with quality and cross-functional teams.
• Define and lead a team for our QOS and Q-Excellence programs.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Essential:

The role will be expected to have the highest integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive, growth and quality mindset. You will feel comfortable operating in a flexible and fast paced environment with a collaborative approach to achieving goals! You'll also bring:

• 8 years related experience with Bachelor's degree, 6 years with Master's degree, 3 years with PhD or equivalent experience.
• Good knowledge of quality systems, processes, methods, tools and standards, such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, etc.
• Proven experience in QMS and QOS systems integration, support and validation.
• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Passion for quality, innovation, and sustainability.
• Good communication and project management skills.
• Excellent technical/procedural writing skills.
• Highest level of integrity and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment.
• VDA, ISO or IATF auditor experience required (certification preferred).

Preferred:

• Experience with integration with PLM, MES and ERP systems.