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Senior Quality Systems and Metrology Engineer Position Objective Ensure the effectiveness and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System in compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements, while managing the Metrology Laboratory to guarantee the reliability of measuring equipment, calibration traceability, and compliance with product dimensional requirements. Main Responsibilities • Manage and maintain the Quality Management System in accordance with IATF 16949. • Coordinate internal audits, certification audits, and customer audits. • Follow up on corrective actions, preventive actions, and improvement opportunities. • Manage document control and quality system records. • Ensure compliance with Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs). • Coordinate the update of procedures, work instructions, and standards. • Manage the annual internal audit and Layered Process Audit (LPA) programs. • Lead continuous improvement projects related to the Quality Management System. • Manage the Metrology Laboratory. • Ensure internal and external calibration of all measuring equipment. • Guarantee traceability of measurement standards in accordance with national and international standards. • Manage the master calibration program. • Evaluate new measurement equipment and validate its capability. • Perform MSA studies (GR&R, bias, linearity, and stability). • Provide technical support to Engineering, Production, and Quality teams on dimensional-related matters. • Participate in APQP, PPAP, and new project launches when metrology support is required. • Coordinate containment actions and investigations related to measurement issues. • Generate Quality System and Metrology Laboratory performance indicators. • Train personnel on metrology and Quality Management System topics. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Audit program compliance. • Major and minor audit findings. • Calibration program compliance. • On-time calibration of measuring equipment. • MSA study results. • Response time to measurement-related issues. • Corrective action completion rate. • Performance in customer and certification audits. Education • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Experience • Minimum of five years of experience in Quality Management Systems within the automotive industry. • Experience managing metrology laboratories. • Experience with IATF 16949. • Experience conducting internal and certification audits. • Experience performing MSA studies. • Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and AIAG Core Tools. Technical Knowledge • IATF 16949. • ISO 9001. • AIAG Core Tools. • MSA (Measurement Systems Analysis). • GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). • Blueprint/Technical Drawing Interpretation. • CMM (preferably Hexagon, Zeiss, Mitutoyo, or similar). • Calibration and measurement traceability. • Microsoft Office. Competencies • Leadership. • Analytical thinking. • Organization and discipline. • Results-oriented mindset. • Effective communication. • Teamwork. • Problem-solving. • Decision-making. • Customer focus. • Continuous improvement.