Quality Systems Sr Engineer Machining
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026.
Quality Systems Sr. Engineer Machining
Objective
The Quality Systems Sr Engineer - Machining will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) within the machining operations. This role ensures compliance with automotive quality standards and requirements while supporting quality performance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
We are looking for candidates with extensive experience in Quality Management Systems, strong knowledge of automotive quality standards and Core Tools, and the ability to lead audits, improvement initiatives, and cross-functional activities in a manufacturing environment.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with applicable automotive quality standards and requirements.
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, BIQ, and MSA requirements.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute internal audits, including follow-up of findings and closure of corrective actions.
- Lead quality audits and coordinate corrective actions to ensure effective and timely closure of findings.
- Apply automotive Core Tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC, to support quality planning and process improvement.
- Apply problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and DMAIC to identify root causes and implement improvement actions.
- Coordinate quality improvement projects and the deployment of changes within the Quality Management System.
- Manage quality documentation and change control processes, including the use of tools for QMS administration.
- Analyze quality data and performance indicators, including PPM, customer satisfaction, audit performance, and cost of poor quality.
- Conduct risk analysis and identify opportunities for systemic improvement based on business and customer requirements.
- Coordinate Quality Management System activities across two or more plants, ensuring alignment and consistency.
- Collaborate and negotiate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of quality initiatives.
- Coordinate and provide guidance to unionized and administrative personnel involved in quality-related activities.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience responsible for the administration of a Quality Management System.
- Extensive knowledge of automotive quality standards, including IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, BIQ, and MSA.
- Lead Auditor certification and experience conducting internal audits, including planning, execution, follow-up, and closure of corrective actions.
- Strong knowledge of automotive Core Tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
- Experience applying problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and DMAIC.
- Experience in project management and coordination of quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience with quality documentation, change control, and QMS administration tools.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with quality performance indicators, including PPM, customer satisfaction, audit performance, and cost of poor quality.
- Experience in risk analysis and systemic quality improvement.
- Experience managing Quality Management Systems across two or more plants.
- Strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience managing unionized and administrative personnel.
- Language: English (advanced proficiency), with the ability to interpret technical documentation and communicate with international customers and corporate teams.
At Nemak, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D&I) play a fundamental role in everything we do and are the underlying platform on which our culture is built. We foster a culture that is safe, respectful, fair and inclusive for all of our employees and job applicants. Our value proposition relies on innovation and cross-cultural teamwork, which is only possible when we strive for belonging and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We understand the impact equality and of varied perspectives that welcome better ideas to solve complex problems for improvement and transformation.
We are proud to have bias-free conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotions, and we welcome all our employees and job applicants. We strongly prohibit any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Quality Systems Sr. Engineer Machining
Objective
The Quality Systems Sr Engineer - Machining will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) within the machining operations. This role ensures compliance with automotive quality standards and requirements while supporting quality performance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
We are looking for candidates with extensive experience in Quality Management Systems, strong knowledge of automotive quality standards and Core Tools, and the ability to lead audits, improvement initiatives, and cross-functional activities in a manufacturing environment.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with applicable automotive quality standards and requirements.
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, BIQ, and MSA requirements.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute internal audits, including follow-up of findings and closure of corrective actions.
- Lead quality audits and coordinate corrective actions to ensure effective and timely closure of findings.
- Apply automotive Core Tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC, to support quality planning and process improvement.
- Apply problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and DMAIC to identify root causes and implement improvement actions.
- Coordinate quality improvement projects and the deployment of changes within the Quality Management System.
- Manage quality documentation and change control processes, including the use of tools for QMS administration.
- Analyze quality data and performance indicators, including PPM, customer satisfaction, audit performance, and cost of poor quality.
- Conduct risk analysis and identify opportunities for systemic improvement based on business and customer requirements.
- Coordinate Quality Management System activities across two or more plants, ensuring alignment and consistency.
- Collaborate and negotiate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of quality initiatives.
- Coordinate and provide guidance to unionized and administrative personnel involved in quality-related activities.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience responsible for the administration of a Quality Management System.
- Extensive knowledge of automotive quality standards, including IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, BIQ, and MSA.
- Lead Auditor certification and experience conducting internal audits, including planning, execution, follow-up, and closure of corrective actions.
- Strong knowledge of automotive Core Tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
- Experience applying problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and DMAIC.
- Experience in project management and coordination of quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience with quality documentation, change control, and QMS administration tools.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with quality performance indicators, including PPM, customer satisfaction, audit performance, and cost of poor quality.
- Experience in risk analysis and systemic quality improvement.
- Experience managing Quality Management Systems across two or more plants.
- Strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience managing unionized and administrative personnel.
- Language: English (advanced proficiency), with the ability to interpret technical documentation and communicate with international customers and corporate teams.
At Nemak, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D&I) play a fundamental role in everything we do and are the underlying platform on which our culture is built. We foster a culture that is safe, respectful, fair and inclusive for all of our employees and job applicants. Our value proposition relies on innovation and cross-cultural teamwork, which is only possible when we strive for belonging and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We understand the impact equality and of varied perspectives that welcome better ideas to solve complex problems for improvement and transformation.
We are proud to have bias-free conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotions, and we welcome all our employees and job applicants. We strongly prohibit any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.