Quality Management Systems Section Head
First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026.
Job Purpose
Oversee the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the quality framework to ensure products, services, and processes meet industry standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
QMS Development & Implementation: Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the QMS to secure and retain IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications in addition to other management standards.
SOP Review: Maintain the framework of the Quality Management System, managing document control, ensuring compliance; they are not responsible for the development or creation of organizational SOPs and process maps. He reviews SOPs to make sure they meet quality and regulatory standards, fit the system's structure, and maintain proper version control.
Document Control: Maintain a controlled documentation system covering document approval, version control, distribution, accessibility, retention, and withdrawal of obsolete documents.
Internal Quality Audits: Develop and execute an internal Quality audit program, including monthly audits, to assess adherence to approved SOPs, QMS requirements, and operational controls.
Audit Reporting: Prepare reports documenting audit findings, nonconformities, implementation gaps, and improvement recommendations, with agreed action owners and deadlines.
Corrective Actions & Root Cause Analysis: Oversee Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), manage non-conformances, and execute root cause analysis to fix process failures with process owners, monitor corrective actions through closure, and verify their effectiveness in preventing recurrence.
Continuous Improvement: Analyze workflows and quality performance data to identify inefficiencies, reduce recurring errors, and improve process effectiveness using appropriate problem-solving tools.
Performance Monitoring: Track and report QMS performance indicators, including audit completion, SOP implementation, corrective action closure, and recurring nonconformities.
Audit Readiness & Management Review: Monitor certification status, audit findings, and required corrective actions.
Health, Safety & Environment: Partner with the HSE department to build ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements directly into the plant’s operational procedures, document control, and internal audit schedules.
Leadership & Quality Awareness: Set priorities for QMS activities, guide relevant team members and process owners, and deliver awareness sessions on quality requirements and operational procedures.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Automotive, Industrial Engineering or in Quality Management.
6-8 years of relevant experience in Quality Management Systems, Internal Quality Auditing, and/or Quality Assurance.
Demonstrated experience leading QMS activities and coordinating improvements across multiple departments.
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is required.
IATF 16949 certification is a great plus.
Hands-on experience managing controlled documentation, conducting internal audits, and following up on corrective actions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with practical experience in root cause analysis and process improvement.
Strong planning, organizational, and follow-up skills, with close attention to detail.
Effective communication, negotiation, stakeholder coordination, and leadership skills.