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Senior Quality Systems Engineer

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Job title: Senior Quality Systems Engineer

As a key part of the Quality Team, you'll take ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS) and drive compliance with industry standards, ensuring our products and processes meet the highest expectations. You'll collaborate across departments, lead audits, and introduce continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and sustainability.

Responsibilities:

Lead and maintain our Quality Management System (QMS) to comply with ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, and NADCAP
Conduct internal and external audits, ensuring full compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
Manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), driving meaningful process improvements
Act as the key contact for customer, regulatory, and certification audits
Support new product introductions, ensuring quality is built into processes from the start
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, making operations more efficient and sustainableRequirements:

Strong background in Quality Engineering within a complex, AS9100 Rev D manufacturing environment
Experience implementing and maintaining quality systems in regulated industries (aerospace/automotive preferred)
Hands-on knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PSW, FAIR, ISIR, SPC, and Control Plans
Understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive mindset
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across departments
Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining the highest quality standards

ACS are recruiting for a Senior Quality Systems Engineer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Senior Quality Systems Engineer submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Senior Quality Systems Engineer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Senior Quality Systems Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Senior Quality Systems Engineer role you desire

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