Sr Manager - Quality Systems and Audit

Sr Manager – Quality Systems and Audit

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred in engineering, operations or quality related fields
Auditing experience with current internal auditing certifications for ISO-9001 & IATF -16949, with VDA and MMOG experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to write a structured audit report, follow up and close findings
Minimum of 10 years of experience in process improvement, operations or project management roles
Ability to travel domestic and internationally up to 25%
Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and high standards
Ability to generate accurate and timely reports to support business needs
Experienced in root cause analysis tools and problem-solving methods
Knowledge and experience with APQP concepts and methodologies including FMEA, quality control planning, PPAP, SPC, MSA, error-proofing, poka yoke methods
Strong statistical analysis capability, experience with Minitab preferred
Self-starter with a positive attitude who takes initiative to learn, ask questions, and recommend ways to improve existing processes
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
Proficient in MS Office suite

Supports adherence and compliance to external customer requirements (ie: IATF, VDA, ISO)
Leads projects to uplift sites to next level quality requirements (ie: ISO to IATF, IATF to MMOG)
Identifies and coordinates strategic training needs required to meet next level quality requirements at site and corporate levels
Monitors and supports industrialization phase of new product initiatives to ensure risk and customer requirements are managed and executed appropriately throughout
Supports and ensures that all new products follow proper paths through APQP, stage gate procedures
Works cross functionally with operations and operational quality leads to work through change management adhering to Alkegen corporate policies
Ensures compliance and execution of all Corporate Quality policies
Coordinate global risk / business continuity plan and corporate dashboard with support toward SEEDS initiatives
Responsible to execute internal audit program across Alkegen sites and follow through on corrective actions with stakeholders
Will provide support to sites for all 3rd party audits as needed
Responsible for coordination of global quality certification structure