Quality Systems Specialist

Quality Systems Specialist

Objective

The Quality Systems Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, standardizing, and sustaining all internal Quality Systems for the site. Serve as the site Lead Auditor and lead certification efforts for the IATF16949 Audit and compliance to the standard, including all relevant Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) and Customer Specific Audits.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing, coordinating, facilitating, standardizing, and sustaining the Quality Management Systems for the site; including functioning as the Lead Internal Auditor. This will include but is not limited to generating and administrating the yearly audit plan, administrating the Layered Process Audit system and managing the Internal Audit CAR / PAR system.

• Provide training and guidance to internal auditors.

• Coordinate third party audits with the register for the site and respond accordingly to all nonconformances identified during internal or external audits.

• Develop and maintains internal Quality System to ensure Nemak maintains compliance to all relevant customer requirements; including assuring all appropriate associates are properly trained in compliance with the Customer Specific Requirements

• Collaborates with Quality Engineers, Production Leaders and other team members to Audit and drive compliance to internal Quality Systems.

• Responsible for managing compliance to ISO 17025 Lab certification if applicable

• Serve as key contact for IMDS documentation coordinator

Position Requirements

• Associate's Degree, Trade or Tech. School in Quality, Engineering, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• AIAG IATF 16949 Fluency required

• Print, Specification, Control Plan and PFMEA familiarity required

• Must have experience in the APQP process, PPAP and SPC methods

• Knowledge of Problem Solving Techniques including 8D, 3L5W and Fishbone Diagrams

• Previous Lead Auditor Experience strongly preferred; position will require successful completion of external Lead Auditor Training if not already certified

• Minimum of 3 years-experience in the automotive industry preferred, Die-Casting industry is a plus.

• Previous supervisory experience preferred

• Familiarity with MS Office suite of software (Outlook, Word, Excel) Minitab a plus

Nemak USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nemak USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nemak USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nemak USA, Inc.'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.