QMS & GRC Engineer

About the Role
The QMS & GRC Engineer is responsible for leading the development and deployment of the company AMP2 Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements and automotive best practices. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance the Quality Management System and ensure the proper implementation of regulatory requirements across manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement Quality Management System (QMS) following ISO 9001 requirements and the company Production System.
• Ensure involvement and cascading of the QMS at the plant level and engage all concerned and interested parties.
• Administer the Qualtrics system to maintain a full document control loop.
• Edit, review, and publish QMS relevant controlled documents in coordination with cross-functional leaders.
• Maintain the QMS system according to change management processes and continuous improvement approaches, including Best Practices and Lessons Learned.
• Conduct training and coaching of all team members regarding QMS to enhance the Quality mindset.
• Support Quality Management reviews and track improvement opportunities.
• Maintain full interface with third-party certification bodies.
• Plan and execute the ISO 9001 initial certification audit and follow-up certification cycle audits.
• Develop internal and external audits planning and ensure smooth execution.
• Establish and track the implementation of action plans for internal and external audits.
• Serve as the company AMP2 Internal Lead Auditor.
• Establish a list of Internal auditors and ensure their training, qualification, and coaching.
• Establish and execute Layered Process Audits planning.
• Develop and track a QMS dashboard and monitor its performance.
• Consolidate QMS processes' performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Plan, prepare, and ensure the execution of the Conformity of Production (CoP) Audit.
• Track the homologation status.
• Establish a training plan for the quality team and track its execution.
• Collect, review, communicate, and track the deployment of regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with the markets where the company operates as well as future markets.
• Work closely with the homologation team to ensure vehicle conformity and manufacturing processes to applicable regulatory requirements (CoP, SASO, DMV, NHTSA, GSO, etc.).
• Conduct GRC conformity audits on both processes and products and track the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Deploy Conformity of Production (CoP) requirements and lead CoP certification audit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (industrial/quality/manufacturing). A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience implementing Quality systems in a greenfield plant is a plus.
• ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 internal auditor qualification is a must.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing organizations is a must.
• Prior experience with implementing, facilitating, or participating in the ISO 9001:2015 and/or IATF 16949.
• Experience with Conformity of Production Audit (CoP).
• Knowledge of dashboard development, data analysis, and performance reporting, with the ability to develop and maintain KPIs, metrics, and management reports is a plus.
• Proficient in process mapping, SIPOC methodology, process performance management, and risk assessment techniques.
• Hands-on experience with QMS and document control platforms (e.g., Qualtrax), including document lifecycle management, workflow configuration, revision control, change management, training assignments, and compliance tracking is a must.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools (MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Creative, energetic, self-motivated, and highly organized.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment within a scalable organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as organizational skills.
• Project management capabilities are a plus.
• Ability to coach and train at different levels of the manufacturing organization.

Compensation & Benefits
The company offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
  Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours of paid time off, while salaried/exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours. Eligible employees may also participate in an equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program, with awards determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results.

Equal Opportunity
We believe diversity strengthens everything we build. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

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