CI - Q-Excellence Group Leader

Responsibilities Lead a team of experts in Q-Excellence, QMS, QOS, and PMT for quality systems development, integration and rollout, aligning with business objectives and priorities. Lead the team for quality systems from startup, integration, validation, training, support, to continuous improvement. Coordinate requirements and user feedback to ensure QMS and QOS systems meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with IT functional heads, other functional heads, and external vendors to ensure quality systems are reliable, secure, scalable, and compliant with policies and standards. Support supplier quality, manufacturing quality, and integration processes for the QMS&QOS, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness. Lead auditing and certification activities for ISO and IATF. Assist in supplier auditing as required. Monitor and report on quality system performance, quality, and compliance, identifying and resolving issues or risks. Provide guidance, coaching, and training to quality systems users, fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Support data mining and analysis to streamline data accuracy and management, particularly related to quality. Implement relevant corrective and preventive actions to drive excellence. Contribute to service requests regarding management systems, processes, methods, tools, and training. Lead special projects driving CI and excellence in data collection and analysis. Define and lead a team for QOS and Q-Excellence programs. Qualifications We expect the following: Bachelor's degree in quality, engineering, or related field. At least 8 years of experience in QMS and QOS systems management, preferably in the automotive industry. Strong knowledge of quality systems, processes, methods, tools and standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, etc. Proven experience in QMS and QOS systems integration, support and validation. Experience with integration with PLM, MES and ERP systems (preferred). Excellent project management, problem‑solving and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and external partners. Passion for quality, innovation and sustainability. Strong written communication and technical/procedural writing skills. Highest level of integrity and data‑driven decision making. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced start‑up environment. VDA, ISO or IATF auditor experience required (certification preferred). Benefits Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program) Vision Personal Time Off (PTO) Program Long Term Disability (100% paid) Life Insurance (100% paid) 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% dollar‑for‑dollar match #J-18808-Ljbffr