Specialist, QMS & Audit Support the organization to ensure the quality management system conforms to the requirements of IATF16949 and the processes delivered to their intended outputs. Report on the performance of the quality management system and opportunities for improvement to top management. Ensure the integrity of the quality management system is maintained when changes to the quality management system are planned and implemented. This position has the authority to stop the line if processes or products negatively affect quality. QMS Representative (Site/Location Assigned) Review/approval process for QMS controlled documents and record retention list for compliance to IATF16949, customer specific requirements, CQI’s and core tools Collaborate with document control regarding requirements Manage customer specific requirements process, external document storage and verification Communicate and train site personnel regarding requirements Monitor and manage internal audit team communication meetings and tasks Audit Americas sites/locations to ensure standardized compliance to the regional and global processes Ensure corrective actions are assigned, verified with disposition and escalated if required Identify trends from internal and external corrective actions Report status of QMS in management review from monthly report Support management and teams as needed Customer Specific Requirements (Americas) Coordinate control of customer specific requirements according to the regional process Track, communicate, analyze and implement CSR’s coordination with the assigned QKAM or local customer service Liaison of CSR IATF and customer portals with local contacts Manage and retain management system records according to the regional and/or local QMS record retention list Communicate any changes/improvements to the QMS Quality Reference Library (Americas) Coordinate electronic library of reference standards, Core Tools, CQI’s and any other applicable references Manage and retain management system records according to the regional and/or local QMS record retention list Communicate any changes/improvements to the QMS Document Control (Americas) and Site/Location Assigned Coordination of local sites/locations standardization of documented information Coordination of external record retention process and external vendors Coordinate training and communication of processes and changes from internal and external requirements Document review and 1st approver for compliance to the regional and global QMS, IATF, customer specific requirements and core tools. External Audit Representative (Site/Location Assigned) Coordinate issuance of purchase order for external audits according to the corporate scheme contract Monitor invoice status with verification of payment received by certification body Track and communicate status of external audit invoices with support to the Specialist, QMS & Audit Communicate external audit schedule to local management and teams Complete audit planning form with supporting evidence and submit to external auditor Coordinate conference rooms along with miscellaneous amenities and transportation required Coordinate the external audit agenda with process owners and required teams Site guide for external auditor of IATF16949 Assign corrective actions and increase frequency of internal audits if needed Report external audit results in monthly report Communicate any changes/improvements to the QMS Support management and teams as needed Lead Internal Auditor (Site/Location Assigned) Develop audit plan according to IATF16949 Develop, publish, maintain and communicate internal audit schedule to local management and teams Coordinate conference rooms along with miscellaneous amenities required Audit preparation, review previous audit results, focus areas, schedule conference rooms, coordinate with correct team members for auditee selection, and send audit invitations with audit scope and objectives Perform audit according to IATF16949 and ISO19011 Write, publish and retain audit report and support records according to the regional and/or local QMS record retention list Assign corrective actions and increase frequency of internal audits if needed Review corrective actions by rejecting or authorizing approval of compliance Train champions on requirements to understand corrective action issued Internal auditor trainer Report internal audit results in monthly report Communicate any changes/improvements to the QMS Support management and teams as needed Corrective Action Representative (Site/Location Assigned) Initiate corrective action request and maintain the CAR Log Communicate corrective actions to process owner Review and verify corrective actions for completeness Track corrective Actions to closure using CAR Log Train champions on requirements to ensure understanding of corrective action issued Schedule follow up verification reviews Communicate status of corrective actions to process owner and team members involved Escalate past due CARs to process owners, teams and when necessary to management Report corrective action status in monthly report/management review Communicate any changes/improvements to the QMS Support management and teams as needed Supervisory Responsibilities This job has potential supervisory responsibilities to the local QMS coordinator, local internal auditor, and local document control coordinator. Education and/or Experience Four to seven years QMS experience. Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems specifically, IATF16949, Customer Specific Requirements and Core Tools (APQP, Control Plan, FMEA, MSA, PPAP and SPC). Lead Auditor certificate from an accredited 3rd party source, specific to the Automotive Industry IATF16949. EEO Statement The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and does not discriminate in any employment or employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran’s status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr