What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality System Specialist position at Nemak?
Responsible for serving as the plant-level Quality Management Representative for a Tier 1 North American automotive manufacturing facility. Ensures the Quality Management System (QMS) complies with IATF 16949, OEM customer-specific requirements, and internal standards. Acts as the primary quality liaison for the plant, performs audits, driving corrective actions, and promoting continuous improvement to meet customer, regulatory, and business objectives.
- Serve as the plant-level Quality Management Representative in accordance with IATF 16949 requirements
- Ensure the QMS is established, implemented, maintained, and continuously improved at the plant level.
- Coordinate, lead, and support internal, external, and customer audits, including IATF, OEM, and customer-specific audits.
- Act as the primary plant contact for certification bodies, OEM customers, and Tier 1 customer quality representatives
- Ensure OEM customer-specific requirements (CSRs) are understood, implemented, and maintained within plant processes
- Report QMS performance, audit results, KPIs, and improvement opportunities to plant and corporate management.
- Ensure timely and effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa).
- Maintain and control plant-level quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and records.
- Support the implementation and effective use of Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans).
- Promote a strong quality culture and support training and awareness of IATF 16949 and OEM requirements throughout the plant.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field
- 5 years experience in Automotive Manufacturing and QMS
- Certified as IATF Internal Auditor and 6.3 Process Auditor
- Excellent English communication Skills