To facilitate the maintenance and continual improvement of the QMS Systems and support the IATF/ISO System Requirements. In addition, the candidate will support Supplier Quality Activities associated with the Purchasing Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains internal and external compliance with audit programs (Layered Audits, internal audits, customer audits/assessments, supplier audits, Environmental audits, and third-party audits) for (2) plants in Grand Haven and works directly with the Lead Auditor at our facility in Monterrey Mexico to ensure compliance.
• Works in partnership with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality in designing and enhancing Quality Management Systems to facilitate overall regulatory compliance and conformity to IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Develops and maintain internal audit plans and schedules based on the activities’ importance and areas designated as higher-risk areas.
• Oversees the training and development of the internal auditing team, including the Internal Auditor Competency Matrix.
• Oversees both Product and Process Audits to ensure compliance to the Ford MSA (Customer Specific Requirements).
• Set up Meetings with the Executive Leadership Team to review any/all regulatory requirements that require Senior Level Management Approval.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Quality.

Knowledge and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study or (5) years of directly related job experience combined with the formal training needed for the position. Related formal training will be considered in Lieu of the degree requirements.
• IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Training for Automotive Quality Management Systems
• Minimum of 5 years of automotive experience leading IATF/ISO Systems
• Lead Auditor Certification – IATF/ISO
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills as well as strong organizational skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Supplier Quality experience is a plus. Supplier development, supplier assessment and risk analysis.
• Working knowledge of OEM and Tier 1 Supplier Portals in obtaining monthly scorecard information and ensuring our monthly, semi-annual, and annual requirements are met for IATF/ISO, CQI-9 and CQI-12.

Benefits:

• Medical - 1st of the month following hire date
• Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, & Life Insurance
• Free ASPC Health and Wellness Clinic - located in Grand Haven
• $100 annually for safety boots
• Prescription safety glasses program
• Paid Holidays & your birthday is a paid holiday