Quality Systems Engineer

Budnick Converting, Inc., headquartered in Columbia, IL (in the St. Louis, MO metropolitan area), is a privately held and female owned corporation . Budnick’s primary focus is specialty converting of adhesive coated tapes and foams. Budnick remains on the leading edge of adhesive tape converting technology; currently utilizing over 70 die‑cutting, slitting, laminating, printing (including flexographic printing), label making and spooling machines to convert materials into labor saving customized parts.

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The Quality Systems Engineer provides technical leadership and support in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s quality management systems. This role ensures compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100D, and IATF 16949 standards, serving as a subject matter expert in First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation. The engineer drives root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions using advanced quality tools, supports material testing and dimensional inspection activities, and facilitates process development and documentation.

Additionally, the role includes training cross‑functional teams to strengthen quality awareness and system adherence across the organization.

Must be able to remain in stationary sitting position for 50% of the time. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. This position requires frequent communication with customers, vendors and other employees; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Must have the ability to visually inspect parts.

• Contribute to the advancement and maintenance of the company’s ISO 9001 quality management system, supporting internal audits, documentation control, and continuous improvement activities in alignment with certification requirements.
• Serve as the technical lead for AS9102D First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), including documentation, review, and submission processes aligned with aerospace customer requirements.
• Act as the point person for IATF 16949 Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation, coordinating with cross‑functional inputs, customer submissions, and evaluating internal readiness.
• Lead and support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) using structured quality tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, FMEA, and Control Plans.
• Support internal production‑related aspects of the Customer Feedback System, including product evaluations, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and contributing to trend analysis. Coordinate with the Quality Systems Manager who oversees overall customer feedback.
• Use statistical methods (SPC, process capability studies, trend analysis) to monitor and improve product and process quality.
• Lead or support the qualification of new equipment, processes, or systems by creating and executing structured protocols utilizing IQ/OQ/PQ methodologies.
• Perform and support material testing and dimensional inspections to verify compliance with specifications, drawing requirements, and customer standards.
• Develop, maintain, and control QMS documentation, including policy, process, procedures, forms, and records, ensuring alignment with corrective actions and process changes.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives and kaizen activities across departments, collaborating with teams to implement changes that enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance.
• Deliver training on quality systems, standards, tools, and procedures to employees at all levels, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Generate and manage quality documentation, including Certificates of Conformance (CoCs), Corrective Action Reports (CARs), PPAPs, FAIRs, IMDS submissions, and calibration records.
• Support change management activities by evaluating the quality impact and risk…