Lead Auditor, Quality Management System

Description

• Develop audit plans and programs to ensure a thorough and efficient audit process
• Ensure compliance with QMS standards through performing of internal audits and advice
• Prepare consolidated audit reports, address audit findings and make recommendations based on the result.
• Create reports about audit performance, corrective actions and training activities
• The responsibilities of this role require attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.
• Conduct system audits as a Lead Auditor for all business units within Scout Motors
• Support of establishing of Quality Management System by planning and holding of training across the board
• Examination of the impact of a process on the entire QM system (QM system conformity check)
• Track of corrective actions and their effectiveness by the following audits
• Create a role-tailored catalog of training of for the Quality department, manufacturing and other stakeholders
• Assist in the development and maintenance of strong QMS strategy by promoting process approach and risk-based thinking
• Perform a central contact person for all QM Audit and Qualification relevant topics

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and writing – across hierarchy and functional levels (i.e. Director and Vice President Level)
• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• 5+ years of experience and proficiency in automotive Quality of which 3 years of auditing required and knowledge management (automotive experience preferred)
• Excellent people skills, high standards of professionalism, is detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills and is able to problem solve and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
• Proven track record of creating and executing Audit (PDCA)
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
• Experience with AI tools (such as AssurX, PowerBI Dashboards, etc.) as an asset
• Certified in internal/external auditing with a focus on ISO 9001:2015, sound knowledge of IATF 16949 and VDA 6 requirements, In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Knowledge/Experience with the Following: Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving, Quality Management System (QMS), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) or PPAP, New Product Introduction (NPI), 5S, Kaizen
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products
• Sound knowledge of Quality processes and methods and their practical use
• Capable of comprehensively documenting Audit Findings
• Solid technical background and sound understanding of Internal Audit Professional Auditing standards
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Auditing
• Lean manufacturing experience incl. profound knowledge of QM core tools required including 80/20, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Standard
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, or related field.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off including:
• Competitive insurance including:
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance