Quality Management System Manager

Key Skills:  Quality Management System, IATF 16949, Customer Quality, VDA 6.3

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Plan, conduct, and manage internal audits across all departments to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and maintain factory readiness for customer audits, third-party audits (IATF, ISO), and VDA 6.3 assessments.
• Act as the primary interface for customer audits and external auditors, ensuring professional and transparent communication.
• Lead the digitization of quality systems by transforming manual processes into automated, traceable workflows.
• Manage QMS documentation and records control, ensuring accuracy, global alignment, and audit-readiness.
• Lead or support root cause investigations and ensure timely and effective closure of CAPAs for quality system deficiencies or audit findings.
• Coordinate Management Review Meetings and report on QMS performance using defined KPIs and risk-based metrics.
• Support supplier quality assurance processes including audits and compliance reviews when applicable.
• Mentor cross-functional teams on auditing, compliance, and quality culture development.
• Stay updated with evolving automotive quality standards and proactively adapt the QMS to maintain compliance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and achieve plant-level quality objectives and strategic improvement initiatives.

Skills Required:

• Certified IATF 16949 Internal Auditor
• Strong knowledge of VDA 6.3 process audit methodology
• Expertise in QMS implementation and maintenance
• Experience with Customer Audits, Internal Audits, and Documentation Control
• Ability to conduct quality training for cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with automotive quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA
• Deep understanding of quality standards in automotive interior components
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in English is mandatory
• Prior experience in automotive interior components (highly preferred)

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

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