Global Head of Quality Systems

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or related field.
  
• 10+ years of experience, with at least 3 years in senior quality management position.
  
• Proven experience leading quality functions in multi-site or high-volume manufacturing operations.
  
• Strong background in QMS implementation (e.g., ISO 9001) and audit management.
  
• Experience with supplier quality management and global supply chains.
  
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
  

• Global Quality Strategy & Leadership
  

  • Develop, implement, and continuously refine global quality strategies aligned with BURN’s business objectives, growth plans, and risk profiles.
    
  • Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to quality teams across all BURN production entities to ensure consistent application of quality standards and practices.
    
  • Act as the global authority on quality matters, advising senior leadership on quality risks, performance, and improvement priorities.
    
  • Build a strong quality culture that emphasizes prevention, ownership, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement.
    

• Quality Management System (QMS)
  

  • Oversee the global implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of BURN’s Quality Management System (QMS).
    
  • Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant industry and regulatory standards across all sites.
    
  • Lead internal audits, external audits, certifications, and management reviews, ensuring timely closure of findings and corrective actions.
    
  • Define and monitor key quality performance indicators (KPIs) and report regularly to executive leadership.
    

• Product Quality & Manufacturing Excellence
  

  • Establish and maintain global product quality standards to ensure consistent product performance, safety, and reliability.
    
  • Ensure robust quality controls across all stages of manufacturing, including incoming inspection, in-process controls, and final product release.
    
  • Partner with Engineering and Operations to drive process capability improvements, defect reduction, and yield optimization.
    
  • Support new product introduction (NPI) activities through quality planning, risk assessments, validation, and pilot builds.
    
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) for manufacturing and product quality issues.
    

• Supplier Quality Management
  

  • Define and oversee global supplier quality requirements, approval processes, and performance metrics.
    
  • Lead supplier qualifications, audits, scorecards, and ongoing performance management in collaboration with Procurement and Supply Chain teams.
    
  • Drive supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, variability, and supply risk.
    

• Compliance, Regulatory & Risk Management
  

  • Ensure all quality assurance processes comply with regional and international regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements.
    
  • Maintain compliance with applicable industry certifications and standards across all operating regions.
    
  • Identify quality and compliance risks and implement mitigation plans.
    
  • Ensure accurate, complete, and auditable quality records and documentation
    

• Capability & Continuous Improvement
  

  • Build organizational capability in quality tools, methodologies, and problem-solving.
    
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies, to improve quality, cost, and efficiency.