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CI Q-Excellence Group Leader

LER TechForce

Warsaw, IN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Auditing, Automotive Industry, Best Practices, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Mining, Data Quality, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Embedded Software, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Flexible Spending Accounts, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 9001, Leadership, LinkedIn, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Project/Program Management, QoS (Quality of Service), Quality Engineering, Safety Engineering, Startup, Sustainability, System Integration (SI), System Start-Up, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Writing, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Warsaw, IN
POSTED
30+ days ago
LER TechForce is looking for
LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. Learn more about us (3) LER TechForce: Life | LinkedIn
(Job Duties) What you will be doing:
  • Lead a team of experts in Q-Excellence, QMS, QOS, and PMT for quality systems development, integration and rollout, 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 
  • 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 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 program
Qualifications
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:
· Bachelor's degree in quality, engineering or related field.
· At least 8 years of experience in QMS and QOS systems management, preferably in the automotive industry.
· 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
· Experience with integration with PLM, MES and ERP systems (Preferred)
· 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)

What you'll get:
  • Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
  • 401K with a match and immediate vesting
  • Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
  • The opportunity to work on industry leading projects

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