Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or another technical field; OR a high school diploma/equivalent plus 8+ years of relevant manufacturing quality experience. Keep our plant compliant with IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015, plus customer-specific quality systems and requirements.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Nashville, TN
Description
Are you the IATF/ISO champion we’re looking for?
If you love turning data into decisive action and building rock-solid quality systems, this role is for you. Help us ensure every product we ship reflects our promise to customers—and our Carlex Quality Policy.
Your impact
Keep our plant compliant with IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015, plus customer-specific quality systems and requirements.
Lead PPAP documentation end-to-end: Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, and Standardized Work.
Turn customer warranty data and supplier PPAP feedback into corrective actions and sustainable improvements.
Guide process audits and finished product inspections to validate quality and reliability.
Partner with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager to define and roll out internal quality control standards.
Ensure quality procedures are maintained and used effectively by associates across the plant.
Communicate significant quality issues clearly and promptly to stakeholders at every level.
Strengthen partnership-style relationships with customers and suppliers.
Work shoulder-to-shoulder with plant teams to troubleshoot daily issues and elevate product and process quality.
Travel occasionally to assembly plants to review products in the field and collaborate with customer personnel.
Stay current with testing, reporting, and recordkeeping obligations under FMVSS-205, ECE R43, CCC, and other applicable regulations.
What you bring
Must-haves
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or another technical field; OR a high school diploma/equivalent plus 8+ years of relevant manufacturing quality experience.
With a bachelor’s: 3+ years of manufacturing quality experience. With a high school diploma/equivalent: 8+ years.
IATF Internal Auditor certification (required).
Nice-to-haves
IATF Lead Auditor certification (preferred).
Technical toolkit
Recent Core Tools training, or commitment to complete within your first year.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Total Quality concepts, and Six Sigma.
Deep familiarity with IATF and ISO standards and how to implement them in Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive operations.
Intermediate-to-advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ways of working
Hands-on approach to problem-solving; strong analytical abilities.
Valid driver’s license for business travel.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Flexibility to support off-schedule hours as needed by workload or projects, including weekends and holidays.
Alignment with Carlex values: Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Excellence, and Trust.