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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Quality Systems Engineer - **Company:** Alten USA - **Location:** Warsaw, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Computing Platforms, Decision Support Systems, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Tools for Reporting - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/64BA6404042B49BE862441C126451445/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. * Minimum 10+ years of experience supporting Quality Management Systems (QMS), audits, compliance activities, and quality process deployment within automotive or manufacturing environments. * This role is responsible for leading the development, implementation, integration, and continuous improvement of Client Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Operating System (QOS). * The successful candidate will support quality processes across manufacturing, supplier quality, operations, and cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards and certification requirements. * The ideal candidate is a highly autonomous quality professional with strong experience in quality systems management, audit leadership, process development, data-driven decision making, and organizational change management. * This individual will play a critical role in building and scaling quality systems within a fast-paced automotive startup environment., * Experienced quality systems professional capable of operating independently with minimal supervision * Strong sense of ownership and accountability for quality performance and compliance * Comfortable working within fast-paced startup and growth-oriented environments * Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence cross-functional teams * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities * Passion for quality excellence, continuous improvement, and operational effectiveness * Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously Must Have: * 10+ years of experience supporting Quality Management Systems (QMS) within automotive or manufacturing environments * Strong experience leading or supporting ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 audit activities * Experience developing, implementing, deploying, or improving quality systems and related processes * Knowledge of automotive quality methodologies including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA * Experience driving corrective actions, preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives * Experience collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supplier Quality, and cross-functional teams * Strong project management and organizational leadership capabilities * Experience leveraging data and reporting to support quality performance improvements * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced and evolving organization * Permanent US work authorization required * VDA, ISO, or IATF audit experience required Good to Have : * Lead auditor certification (IATF, ISO, or VDA) * Experience supporting automotive startup, launch, or greenfield manufacturing environments * Experience integrating QMS platforms with PLM, MES, or ERP systems * Previous leadership experience overseeing quality system deployments or major quality initiatives * Experience supporting supplier quality and manufacturing quality organizations * Knowledge of quality software platforms and enterprise quality systems * Experience building quality processes from the ground up * Exposure to Quality Excellence, Operational Excellence, or Business Excellence programs * Previous experience within OEM or Tier 1 automotive organizations ## Description Quality Management System Leadership * Lead the development, implementation, integration, and deployment of Client Quality Management System (QMS) * Manage quality systems throughout startup, validation, rollout, user adoption, and continuous improvement activities * Establish scalable quality processes, methods, tools, and governance structures across the organization * Partner with stakeholders to collect requirements, prioritize enhancements, and drive long-term quality system strategy * Ensure quality systems remain compliant, reliable, secure, and capable of supporting organizational growth Audit & Certification Management * Lead preparation and execution of ISO and IATF certification activities * Support internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with applicable quality standards * Drive corrective actions resulting from audit findings and certification requirements * Assist with supplier audit activities and support overall supplier quality initiatives * Maintain documentation and processes necessary to support ongoing certification compliance Quality Process Development & Continuous Improvement * Develop and improve quality-related processes, methods, standards, and best practices * Support implementation of corrective and preventive action programs * Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, quality performance, and operational excellence * Lead special projects related to quality system enhancement, process optimization, and organizational excellence * Define and support Quality Operating System (QOS) and Quality Excellence initiatives Quality Data & Performance Management * Monitor quality system performance and identify areas requiring improvement * Support data collection, reporting, analysis, and quality performance tracking activities * Leverage data to support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and business decisions * Improve data accuracy, accessibility, and quality-related reporting capabilities * Develop metrics and reporting tools that support strategic quality objectives Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner with Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Operations, IT, and other business functions * Coordinate quality system integration efforts across various departments and platforms * Collaborate with external vendors and technology partners supporting quality initiatives * Support organizational alignment on quality standards, processes, and continuous improvement objectives Training & Quality Culture Development * Provide coaching, guidance, and training for quality system users * Support organizational adoption of quality processes and best practices * Promote a culture focused on quality, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence * Serve as a subject matter expert for quality systems, processes, and compliance requirements ## 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