Quality Systems Lead

Why Work at Rehlko Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future! What We Offer At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide: Competitive compensation and benefits Work-life flexibility Recognition and rewards Development and career opportunities A safe and inclusive workplace Why You Will Love this Job As the Quality Systems Lead you will own the site Quality Management System (QMS) across both Hattiesburg facilities and is accountable for its effectiveness in driving measurable quality performance. This role is responsible for transitioning the QMS from a compliance-based system to a proactive system through strong ownership of technical documentation, risk identification, and process control. The position ensures that core quality tools are actively used, maintained, and continuously improved to eliminate variation and prevent escapes while remaining compliant with internal procedures. Responsibilities Own and maintain all aspects of the site Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring it is effective, aligned to ISO/IATF requirements, and drives defect prevention and process control. Own the QMS process for core quality tools, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Work Instructions, ensuring engineers and Product Quality Leaders maintain alignment between documented requirements and shop floor execution Ensure risk-based thinking is embedded within the QMS by proactively identifying process risks and implementing controls to prevent defects and variation. Manage the internal audit program, analyze internal audit results, process data, and quality trends to identify systemic issues and drive corrective actions that improve process performance. Identify, train, and develop internal auditors to ensure audit effectiveness and consistency. Own the effectiveness of corrective action systems (ICAR, DMR, EPR), ensuring root cause analysis, containment, and permanent corrective actions are implemented and sustained. Maintain and control all Level 2 and Level 3 QMS documentation, ensuring documents are accurate, current, accessible, and drive standard work. Ensure all ISO and process control documentation is properly approved, controlled, and maintained within electronic systems. Support process and product validation activities by ensuring Control Plans and inspection methods are defined, implemented, and followed. Representing the site during ISO, third-party, and customer audits, demonstrating QMS effectiveness and process control. Maintain quality records and develop reports that provide clear visibility to process performance, risks, and improvement opportunities. Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying gaps in process control, standardization, and documentation. Assist in quality organization administrative activities as directed by Quality Manager. Frequent contact with operations, leaders, and support departments Frequent contact with plant management staff Supplier Quality Plant representative for all external, ISO, and customer audits. Requirements Associate's degree from a technical college or Bachelor's degree in a non-engineering discipline preferred. Minimum 4 years of quality control experience in APQP-style quality systems. Self-motivation is a must. Minimum 4 years of experience AS9100/ISO/IATF16949 auditing process. Minimum 4 years of experience in Technical and Procedure Development writing Experience in a technical/manufacturing industry preferred. Experience with AIAG principles. The Salary range for this position is $73,400.00-$92,500.00.The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. About Us Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at http://www.re