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Scout Motors Inc. · 4 hours ago

QMS Senior Specialist

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

Scout Motors Inc. is a company dedicated to revolutionizing the electric pick-up truck and rugged SUV marketplace. The QMS Senior Specialist will assist in developing and maintaining the Quality Management System, drive process excellence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards meet customer needs.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleIndustrialManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and maintenance of strong QMS strategy by promoting process approach and risk-based thinking

Preparation and leading internal QM events and process workshops

Support the development of the Scout Motors Quality Management System

Drive process excellence throughout the Scout Motors plant

Develop the processes, standards, and tools, aligned with the overall company processes, goals, and objectives

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

Ensure Quality processes are seamlessly integrated into the overall company end-to-end (E2E) process architecture

Represent the Quality department as process manager in the company wide E2E process development initiatives

Continuously evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of processes, standards, and tools

Examination of the impact of a process on the entire QM system (QM system conformity check)

Perform audits other duties as required

Planning and support and tracking of corrective actions of internal scheduled and event-oriented system audits

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

Ensures documents are reviewed periodically for appropriateness and suitability and notifies document owners of need to review documents

Support the formal definition of internal processes

Co-Lead cross-functional group to continuously improve business processes and drive process compliance

Qualification

ISO 9001 2015 certificationIATF 16949 knowledgeQuality Management SystemAutomotive engineering experienceProcess management knowledgeAuditing experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyAI tools experienceSix Sigma certificationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsProject management skillsAttention to detail

Required

A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related technical field

Certified on ISO 9001:2015, sound knowledge of IATF 16949 and VDA 6 requirements

5+ years of experience in automotive engineering, production, organizational development, and/or quality management

Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and writing – across hierarchy and functional levels (i.e. Director and Vice President Level)

Strong ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner

Extensive knowledge in organization development, process management, and process design methods and tools (Visio, Stages, etc.)

Ability to identify tasks, develop methodologies and plans; execute with minimal supervision and own assignments to ensure the project success

Excellent problem-solver with a strong quality and customer-focused mindset

Demonstrate high attention to detail

Extensive knowledge and experience in Auditing, capability of comprehensively documenting Audit Findings

Meeting challenges from multiple sources, proven ability to create order out of complexity in greenfield environment, glide path to streamlined and efficient processes

Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products

Excellent project management skills

Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc

Preferred

OEM experience preferred

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

Experience with AI tools (such as AssurX, PowerBI Dashboards, etc.) as an asset

Six Sigma Master Black Belt or Black Belt as an asset

Benefits

Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans

401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting

Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued, 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually, 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

Company

Scout Motors Inc.

Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

Founded in 2022

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.scoutmotors.com

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