The Automotive QMS Engineer is responsible for developing implementing and maintaining Automotive Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) in line with industry standards regulatory requirements and organizational objectives. This role ensures compliance with IATF 16949 and applicable ISO standards drives continuous improvement initiatives and collaborates with crossfunctional teams to enhance operational resilience and quality assurance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop implement and maintain Automotive Quality Management System & Business Continuity Management System in accordance with IATF 16949 & ISO 22301 and other applicable quality standards.
- Lead and conduct internal audits to ensure adherence to IATF 16949 standard Automotive policies and procedures and follow up on corrective actions.
- Facilitate management reviews coordinate audits with external certification bodies and ensure readiness for external assessments.
- Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics providing recommendations for improvement and driving initiatives to reduce nonconformances.
- Work diligently on following up and complying with Automotive Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) from Customers
- Responsible for the strategic oversight of the Automotive QMS program of the site
- Facilitate site specific business continuity plans (BCP) ensuring that they are effective and kept up to date.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders such as QA Engineering IT EHS Facilities and Operations to ensure the integration of Automotive QMS measures into daily operations.
- Monitor and report on the progress of quality projects ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Work closely with Development sites and Manufacturing sites to identify and complying with their Automotive QMS requirements
- Develop and deliver training programs on Automotive and Business Continuity best practices.
- Keep abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in the field of Automotive QMS and ISO 9001 along with business continuity
- Engaging with leadership to report on the status of Automotive and Business Continuity management system
- Drive continuous improvement of the Automotive QMS program
SKILLS
- Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 ISO 9001 ISO14001 ISO45001 and ISO 22301 standards.
- Familiarity with ASPICE Automotive Cybersecurity and Automotive Functional Safety
- RBA Code of Conduct knowledge will be a plus
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with crossfunctional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and string skills with problemsolving tools 8D FMEA Lessons Learned etc
- Develop policies procedures and guidelines to ensure that factory and corporate business functions have an effective and comprehensive continuity and disaster recovery plan.
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Additional Information :
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime