Quality Systems Manager

We are a diverse group of talented people committed to creating solutions to problems and making the world a better place. We enhance and deliver both mechanical and electrified solutions that bring efficiency and sustainability to new heights. Founded in 1979, Litens has a proud history of being an innovative and highly respected company specializing in powertrain system engineering and component supply. Our history includes numerous achievements, many of which have been recognized through prestigious awards from our customers. Experience a fulfilling and supportive environment where ingenuity is rewarded, collaboration is encouraged, and opportunities are readily available. Why Join Litens? Join the Litens Quality Systems Team as a Quality Systems Manager. The Quality Systems Manager is responsible to ensure effective processes are established, implemented, and maintained based on customer, project, and industry requirements. This includes assessment and reporting to top management on the performance of the quality management system to desired standards by accredited 3rd party Registrar(s) or another agreed upon assessor. At Litens, you can make an impact. We’ve purposefully cultivated a supportive and flexible environment that gives everyone the opportunity to succeed. Litens offers a competitive and people-first approach to compensation and benefits, and we are committed to provide balanced employment and advancement opportunities for everyone. Our diversity is our source of strength. At Litens, we are committed to equal employment opportunity, and we value and welcome diversity. We respect employees’ rights for a safe and respectful workplace. Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request. What will you do? Core Functional Responsibilities • Responsible for ensuring that the quality system for all operations is established, implemented and maintained in accordance with the applicable standards and requirements. • Reports to Senior and Operational Management on the performance of the quality and other management systems at management reviews and at other occasions as a basis for improvement of the quality and other management systems. • Develops and co-ordinates the delivery of quality systems, product safety and core tools training for all employees. • Liaison with the Registrars, assessors and customers regarding quality systems and certification related matters. • Responsible to communicate and coordinate plans for compliance to customers and other requirements and to assess / audits implemented systems. • Responsible to identify and coordinate organizational excellence programs / processes in consultation with Senior Management and lead internal and external quality systems audits. Other Functional Responsibilities: • Support teams to setup internal processes/methods/tools to implement quality management strategy and plans to meet additional standards (i.e. ASPICE, Functional Safety and Cybersecurity) • Supports and assesses Work Products for quality of products with embedded SW including Quality Plan, Quality Status Reports, Config Mgmt., strategy, verification, Improvement and Risk Management Plan • Support embedded SW products Risk Management through various phases of product development to identify, analyze, treat, and monitor risks continuously. • Coordinate and support all internal and external audits/assessments in the project including preparation and follow up on findings related to industry standards for quality and safety (i.e. ISO 26262, IEC61508) • Review and assess deliverables to ensure ASPICE as per V-Model Process, Management Processes, and Support Processes to identify improvements. • Ensure that non-conformances of work products, processes, and processes with relevant activities are identified, recorded, communicated, tracked, resolved, and further prevented. Support the Problem Management Process by participating in investigations, problem resolution activities, and auditing SW changes required to rectify field issues. What will you bring? • B.S in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Software/Controls Engineering or equivalent. • 3+ years of applied experience in automotive projects with electro/mechanical systems • Working knowledge of ASPICE and ISO 26262 Functional Safety software development process knowledge of Scrum/Agile software development process • Experience and or exposure to ASPICE, ISO 26262, Cybersecurity Management Systems, such as VDA TISAX and Cybersecurity of Automotive vehicles will be considered an asset. Interested in this position? Submit your resume below for consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr