ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Continue to build, implement, maintain and improve the Corporate QMS under the direction of the Corporate leadership team
• Provide support, when necessary, regarding corrective and preventive actions at Carlex facilities
• Support the implementation of one Corporate quality manual for each facility to use for continuity and consistency
• Control the set-up, application, maintenance, document control and improvement of quality management systems database through the IT shared portal
• Organize and schedule IATF compliant Corporate internal audits and monitor corrective and preventive actions to assure true root cause is addressed in a timely manor
• Draft and/or distribute external documents related to QMS as necessary
• Maintain a companywide quality calendar for critical events
• Work with Carlex’s 3rd party registrar to assure all facilities are continuously improving and maturing their QMS
• Drive the “process approach” to auditing across the company, both internal and external
• Act as a change agent at Carlex to move the company from a reactive culture to a more preventative quality culture
• Mentor and nurture plant quality managers as part of the company’s succession planning process

REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business required
• IATF Auditor certification must be acquired within the first year of employment
• IATF Lead Auditor certification preferred
Years of Experience:
• 5-7 years of Quality Systems experience in a manufacturing environment – Automotive, Aerospace or Food Manufacturing highly preferred
• 2-3 years in a divisional or corporate quality role with multi-plant responsibility preferred
Other Requirements:
• Robust understanding of ISO 9001 and their application in an automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 facility
• Valid driver’s license and passport required for travel up to 25%
• Off-schedule hours may be required as work load or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Minitab
• Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis
• Excellent Analytical Skills
• Ability to effectively lead and teach Quality standards and tools other departments
• Ability and willingness to learn and implement IATF 16949