Ensure the effectiveness of Cation's quality and sustainability management systems, guaranteeing compliance with standards and legal requirements (VDA, CQI, IATF, ISO 14001, ESG) and promoting continuous improvement of processes, products, and people, thereby strengthening the company's reputation and competitiveness **Job Requirements** * **Education:** Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Administration, or Quality Management. * **Desirable:** Postgraduate degree in Quality Management, ESG, or Continuous Improvement. * **Certifications:** Lead Auditor ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 / VDA 6.3 (desirable). * **Technical Knowledge:** Quality tools, MASP, 8D, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing, ESG, among others. **Behavioral Competencies** * Systemic vision and critical thinking. * Analytical ability and attention to detail. * Communication and influence skills. * Collaborative leadership and focus on results. * Commitment to ethics, sustainability, and organizational culture. **Performance Indicators (KPIs)** * % of audits completed on time. * Reduction of internal and external non-conformities. * Effectiveness rate of action plans. * Improvement in quality and sustainability indicators. * Level of team engagement in improvement initiatives. **Main Responsibilities** **Audit and Compliance** * Plan, coordinate, and conduct internal audits of management systems (Quality, Environment, ESG, etc.). * Prepare the company for external audits by customers and certification bodies. * Ensure compliance with VDA, CQI, IATF, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other applicable standards. * Manage corrective and preventive action plans (PDCA/8D), ensuring timely execution and effectiveness of solutions. **Continuous Improvement Management** * Promote and monitor continuous improvement projects based on performance indicators and root cause analysis. * Support leaders and teams in identifying process optimization opportunities. * Implement and maintain improvement methodologies such as Kaizen, 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalents. * Contribute to increased operational efficiency and reduction of quality-related costs. **Performance and Metrics Management** * Actively participate in performance review meetings and management reviews. * Monitor the performance of quality, sustainability, and compliance indicators. * Prepare management reports and result presentations, proposing corrective actions when necessary. **Training and Development** * Train teams on topics related to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. * Promote a culture of operational excellence and environmental/social responsibility. * Serve as an internal consultant for operational and administrative areas