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Akkodis lists this Project Quality Assurance Lead- Mechatronic Systems opportunity in durham, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
DIRECT HIRE Project Quality Assurance Lead- Mechatronic Systems job in the Raleigh-Durham area
Hybrid
Travel: Domestic & International (as required)
Rate Range: $110k/yr to $120K/yr ; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Akkodis is seeking to fill a Project Quality Assurance Lead who possess strategic and detailed experience and can drive quality excellence across the development and industrialization of advanced electro-mechanical drive systems. This role ensures compliance with industry-specific standards and regulations while serving as the primary customer interface for quality-related topics throughout the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Project Quality & Risk Management Lead APQP-based project quality planning, monitoring, and reporting
Detect deviations early and implement corrective actions
Prepare phase exit documentation and conduct reviews with corporate quality leadership
Facilitate FMEA sessions for design and manufacturing processes
Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies across product, project, and business domains
Customer & Testing Interface Serve as the primary contact for customer quality requirements and compliance
Review and implement design, documentation, and process controls
Coordinate First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) and RASI charts
Collaborate on verification test plans and prototype build planning
Ensure capable serial manufacturing processes under production conditions
Participate in trial runs and process approval documentation
Lead IQ/OQ/PQ validation efforts and create manufacturing control plans
Define quality criteria for electrical and mechanical components with global suppliers
Manage PPAP orders and review submissions
Coordinate metrology inspections and resolve supplier complaints
Review PCBA manufacturing data packages per internal guidelines
Partner with electronics, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to embed quality assurance
Lead QFD techniques and Six Sigma-based design reviews
Moderate maturity level reviews and maintain quality documentation
QMS Compliance & Auditing Maintain and improve IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 systems
Represent the organization in customer and external audits
Plan and execute internal/external QMS audits and corrective actions
Deliver QMS and process training to internal teams
General & Administrative Organize records and workflows to meet project timelines
Support management reviews and cross-functional meetings
Travel to Buehler sites and customer locations as needed
Qualifications
Minimum 4 years’ experience in quality assurance
Certified ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 auditor (preferred)
Familiarity with ISO 13485 (Healthcare) and VDA 6.3 standards
Experience with Automotive SPICE and OEM standards (VW, BMW, GM)
Expertise in FMEA (preferably APIS IQ-RM), QFD, and Six Sigma tools
Proficiency in statistical methods, metrology, and inspection planning
Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols
Leadership experience preferred
Be part of a global innovation leader in mechatronic systems, where quality drives performance and customer trust. You’ll work alongside cross-functional teams to shape the future of mobility and automation through precision-engineered solutions.
If you have questions about the position, please contact Marie Badger at Referrals are greatly appreciated.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings could include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client
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Worksite address
durham, NC, 27703, US
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