QMS Senior Specialist

Description

• The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.
• Represent the Quality department as process manager in the company wide E2E process development initiatives
• Support the development and alignment of internal and external documentation by assisting departments in defining clear, complete, and consistent operating procedures and instructions, ensuring proper filing and updates, and maintaining coherence with Corporate Identity Policy
• Assist in the development and maintenance of strong QMS strategy by promoting process approach and risk-based thinking
• Continuously evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of processes, standards, and tools
• Preparation and leading internal QM events and process workshops
• Develop the processes, standards, and tools, aligned with the overall company processes, goals, and objectives
• Support the formal definition of internal processes
• Planning and support and tracking of corrective actions of internal scheduled and event-oriented system audits
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Product Management etc.) to ensure that the quality processes and standards meet customer needs and market requirements
• Co-Lead cross-functional group to continuously improve business processes and drive process compliance
• Ensure Quality processes are seamlessly integrated into the overall company end-to-end (E2E) process architecture
• Support the development of the Scout Motors Quality Management System
• Examination of the impact of a process on the entire QM system (QM system conformity check)
• Ensures documents are reviewed periodically for appropriateness and suitability and notifies document owners of need to review documents

Requirements

• Experience with AI tools (such as AssurX, PowerBI Dashboards, etc.) as an asset
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
• Certified on ISO 9001:2015, sound knowledge of IATF 16949 and VDA 6 requirements
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Meeting challenges from multiple sources, proven ability to create order out of complexity in greenfield environment, glide path to streamlined and efficient processes. Ability to identify tasks, develop methodologies and plans; execute with minimal supervision and own assignments to ensure the project success
• Six Sigma Master Black Belt or Black Belt as an asset
• Excellent problem-solver with a strong quality and customer-focused mindset
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Auditing, capability of comprehensively documenting Audit Findings
• Demonstrate high attention to detail
• 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.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive engineering, production, organizational development, and/or quality management; OEM experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and writing – across hierarchy and functional levels (i.e. Director and Vice President Level)
• Ability to identify tasks, develop methodologies and plans; execute with minimal supervision and own assignments to ensure the project success
• Excellent project management skills
• Extensive knowledge in organization development, process management, and process design methods and tools (Visio, Stages, etc.)
• Drive process excellence throughout the Scout Motors plant
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products
• Very good technical understanding and sound specialist knowledge of vehicle production (OEM experience preferred).
• Experience/Understanding in integrative Management Systems of Environment, Health and Safety beneficial
• Strong ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner.
• 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.
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
• 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.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance