Quality System Specialist

Quality System Specialist - Full Time Permanent Specialist

The Quality System Specialist will require knowledge of Quality Management Systems in accordance with IATF 16949 requirements and other relevant standards. This requires the individual to have highly effective communications capabilities, time management skills and the ability to develop and nurture effective relationships with customers and related teams and departments. The role will be within a fast-paced, team-oriented, international business. If you are an individual who is looking for the opportunity to build and impact the quality management system in a team focused environment, then this role could be the one for you

Qualified candidates for this position will have:

• Good organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
• Drive to achieve and adhere to business-critical deadlines.
• A dedicated and ethical approach to NSE standards.
• Excellent data analytic skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of plant personnel with ease.
• Team focused attitude with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to develop relationships acting as a well-respected, trusted partner with whom others want to work with.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of our Quality Management Systems in order to achieve IATF 16949 certification and maintain standards.
• Assist with the launch of the audit program per IATF 16949 requirements.
• Conduct internal audits in accordance with the audit program, including corrective action follow up and closure.
• Work with a diverse team of engineers and auditors.
• Monitoring the KPI’s of the division and report to the management team.
• Coordinates with all levels of the organization in developing ISO 9001/IATF16949 compliant processes and documentation.
• Manages and leads corrective action events pertaining to internal and external issues up to and including verification, implementation and closure.
• Implement, monitor and schedule layer process audits
• Ability to conduct ‘shop floor’ audits with an average of 40% plant floor presence (PPE required)
• Make recommendations to improve documentation, processes and influence others to have a best quality mindset

Requirements:

• Certified IATF 16949 Lead Auditor (preferred)
• Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements.
• Core Tools experience (FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA)
• 3 years of Management System Auditing experience, with a minimum of 1 year as an IATF Lead Auditor.
• Experience in Quality Management Systems within a regulated industry.
• Experience with other aspects of Quality Management (customer quality, supplier quality and manufacturing).
• Experience launching a new management system an asset.
• Experience working with diverse teams.
• Global experience preferred, with manufacturing experience.