Job Title: Sr. Quality Systems EngineerLocation: Greer, SCZip Code: 29651Start Date: Right AwayJob Type: Contract (12 months)Pay Rate: $50.00 - $65.00/hour DoESchedule: 1st shift Full TimeKeywords: #QualitySystemsEngineer #QualityAuditorJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for defining, maintaining, and improving quality systems and its tiered documentation.Responsible for leading the ISO/ IATF certification, VDA implementation and continued compliance to the requirements specified by international organization of standards (ISO), AIAG, VDA 6.3. 6.5 and applicable statutory and regulatory governing agencies.Ensure continued Customer satisfaction and integration of CSR (Customer Specific Requirements)within company products, processes and systems using auditing and CI methodologies.* Creating and maintaining the world class QMS documentation including policies, procedures,capability analysis, statistical process and quality control, document control approvals, internal andcustomer quality audits.* Additionally, the quality engineer may be involved in product development, qualification process,supplier quality assurance and the initiation and control of changes to customer process control.* Plan and direct activities pertinent to the valued added, practical, and operational QMSdevelopment, application, and maintenance of quality standards for manufacturing processesCreate and maintain quality documentation, such as Business policies, procedures, WI etc.Review existing QMS and work collaboratively to promote continuous improvement, standardizationacross all levels of QMS.Participate in Issues resolution with Root Cause analysis and problem-solving skillsReview production issues and articulate proper problem ownership of Engineering, Manufacturing and Supplier and assign Non-Conforming Reports (NCR's) accordingly while being a catalyst for timely closure of NCRs and subsequent documentation updates and cascade lessons learned.Track, manage and ensure timely approval of NCRs (Prototype and Production)Responsible for overall NCR metric, ISO/IATF readiness as well as periodic audit performance at all sitesPresent the status of NCRs, ensure timely review and closure to drive standardization and robustnessof QMS processes.* Focus on Prevent Recurrence and Lessons learned cascade across all QMS processes to sustainimprovements.Support effort and build robust process to ensure past problem history (Warranty, Field, Manufacturing) is baked into new and existing APQP and QMS documents.Lead process audits and safe launch audits for all programs within manufacturing environmentCollaboration with cross functional program teams to detect and document potential failures andensure documentation is up to date.* Collaboration with Supplier Quality and Supply chain to evaluate risks and actions due to externalchanges and impact on company processes.Ensuring consistency between product FMEA-control plans and interface to the customer.Use of quality management methods and tools, lead standardization, and implementation.Act as a liaison between company and registrar for all certification related topics.Act as a liaison between company and customer for all customer audit related topics.Report and obtain required customer approvals on action items.Continued monitoring and ensure good health of QMS as process and product changes.Track and drive implementation of recommended actions within manufacturing to lower potential risks (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Resource) to customers.Operate and maintain information in the assigned technical and quality databases, successfully achieving the objectives for the assignment.Other duties as assigned by leadership and management.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial or equivalent) orAssociate degree in conjunction with relevant number of years' experience10+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably Quality experience in a manufacturing environment, automotive, electronics or closely related industry.8+ years' experience leading internal, registrar, and customer audits within Automotive/ Manufacturingto IATF and VDA requirementsPrior experience leading ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 internal audits (process and system)Accredited IATF 16949 lead/ internal auditor certificationAccredited VDA 6.3 Process auditor qualifications and experienceUnderstanding of manufacturing and quality system software packages (Ex. EtQ, IntellaQuest, QAD,Ignition, MES solutions).Must be an Expert in developing and implementing new business level processes based on internal and external requirements.Must be have an Expert level understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, including implementing ISO/IATF and VDA requirements at an automotive Tier N supplier level.Must be an Expert level understanding of IATF gap assessment and CSR (Customer Specific Requirements) pertaining to automotive OEMs.Must be an Expert level ability to train leadership and organization on ISO 9001, IATF 16949 requirements, Quality systems, VDA 6.3, VDA 6.5 or equivalent requirements.Prior experience in training and coaching teams to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements.Strong problem solver using 8D, 5-why, A3 and root cause problem solving methodology, supported bystructured Root Cause analysis, countermeasure and prevent recurrence, may include the following: PPS,Shainin, etc.Strong Microsoft Office skills and must be proficient in use of Oracle.Experience with EU, CCC CoP (Conformity of Production) audits and requirementsExperience with AIAG CTS or similar APQP Tools Practical knowledge of AIAG Core Tools and requirementsKnowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract variables.Knowledge of quality and continuous improvement toolsAbility to work in a team environment and work on multiple projects.Solid communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals.Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the business community.Ability to lead and coordinate efforts between various functional groups to address customer requirements and requests, and to complete projects related to the achievement of established quality improvement objectivesAbility to write technical and customer specific reports that conform to prescribed style and format.Working knowledge of following measurement tools including but not limited to gages, calipers, micrometers, optical comparatorsIf you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.comEOE/F/M/D/V
