Quality Systems Engineer

About this position

Position Title: Quality Systems Engineer

Support, maintain, and continuously improve a certified Quality Management System (QMS) that meets customer, regulatory, and industry requirements. Drive quality system effectiveness through audits, data analysis, corrective actions, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting initiatives that reduce scrap, minimize downtime, improve efficiency, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Maintain compliance with third-party certifications, customer-specific requirements, and applicable industry standards, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.

Develop into the Quality Management Representative role and support ongoing QMS administration and effectiveness.

Plan, conduct, and analyze internal audits; monitor performance metrics; prepare reports and presentations; and recommend improvement strategies.

Develop, revise, and control quality procedures, work instructions, control plans, forms, and other quality documentation.

Manage the QMS document control process and internal audit program.

Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other departments to ensure compliance with corporate, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Support root cause analysis, corrective action activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Participate in and facilitate meetings related to quality performance, customer concerns, audit findings, and process improvements.

Review and approve quality-related documentation and changes affecting controlled processes.

Identify potential sources of product contamination and implement preventive measures to mitigate quality risks.

Monitor housekeeping and workplace organization practices to support product quality, operational efficiency, and contamination prevention.

Promote compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies, energy conservation initiatives, and recycling programs.

Support customer audits, third-party audits, and certification activities.

Experience and Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred.

Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Automotive Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Quality Systems.

Experience working within an ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified manufacturing environment.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of:

ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements

Internal auditing techniques

APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)

PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)

MSA (Measurement System Analysis)

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Gage capability studies

FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

Control Plans

Corrective and Preventive Action systems

Contamination Prevention and Risk Management

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other business reporting tools.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Ability to interpret technical specifications, procedures, manuals, drawings, and customer requirements.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with customers, suppliers, management, auditors, and team members.

Ability to prepare and deliver professional reports, presentations, and quality analyses.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other business reporting tools.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Ability to interpret technical specifications, procedures, manuals, drawings, and customer requirements.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with customers, suppliers, management, auditors, and team members.

Ability to prepare and deliver professional reports, presentations, and…