QMS Specialist
Apodaca, MX
Job Description
The Quality Management System (QMS) Specialist is responsible for ensuring the company's quality management systems comply with international standards ISO 9001 and IATF 16949. This role includes implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving quality systems, coordinating internal and external audits, training staff on quality processes, and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs).
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.
- Implement, maintain, and improve the quality management system based on ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
- Ensure the organization complies with all relevant regulatory and customer quality requirements.
- Participate in planning and executing internal and external audits.
- Coordinate preparations for external audits (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, etc.).
- Manage non-conformities, incidents, and corrective/preventive actions derived from audits and internal evaluations.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, purchasing, and other departments to ensure effective implementation of quality policies and procedures.
- Support defining customer quality requirements in new projects or products.
- Facilitate problem resolution and process improvement using quality tools like 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA, SPC, among others.
- Provide continuous training on the quality management system and best practices related to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
- Promote a quality culture within the organization through awareness initiatives.
- Monitor and analyze quality-related key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Prepare quality performance reports and present recommendations for improvement.
- Track the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
Background & Skills
At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.
The ideal candidate possesses these skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Internal Auditor certification (preferred).
- External Auditor certification
- Minimum of 5 / 6 years of experience in a similar role in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
- Hands-on experience in implementing and maintaining quality management systems under ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
- Experience in conducting internal and external audits.
- Experience in managing non-conformities and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
- Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, SPC, 8D, 5 Whys, etc.).
- Ability to work under pressure and in a cross-functional team.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Analytical mindset and results-oriented approach
Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.
Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.