Quality Systems Engineer

Job Description Position Summary

The Quality Systems Engineer / Quality Systems Coordinator is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and continuously improving the plant's Quality Management System (QMS) while ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and Adient Business Operating System (BOS) standards. This role serves as the primary point of contact for quality system audits, internal audit coordination, BOS administration, and continuous improvement initiatives that support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will possess strong quality systems expertise, audit experience, analytical problem-solving skills, and a solid understanding of automotive manufacturing processes.

Serve as the primary coordinator, trainer, and reporting lead for the LPA (Layered Process Audit) and ELPA processes. Maintain and continuously improve the plant Quality Management System (QMS). Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 requirements, customer-specific requirements, and BOS standards. Act as the main point of contact for IATF certification activities and lead facility audits. Support all month-end quality reporting and departmental requirements.

Lead plant-level internal audits and coordinate all internal audit activities. Function as the primary point of contact for BOS administration and compliance. Submit and coordinate BOS change proposals. Review, communicate, and implement BOS updates across all levels of plant personnel and leadership. Perform all duties and responsibilities defined within BOS policies and procedures.

Develop, revise, and maintain local procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation to ensure compliance with BOS and customer requirements. Administer and maintain document control systems. Manage BOS document numbering and record retention requirements. Control external documentation and ensure documentation compliance. Support process definition and standardization initiatives. Maintain process mapping documentation and audit workbooks. Ensure internal auditor qualification requirements are met and maintained.

Support customer satisfaction initiatives and customer-specific requirements. Monitor and improve key quality performance indicators (KPIs). Utilize customer-specific systems to meet reporting and compliance requirements. Support Production Quality Deliverables and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Perform responsibilities in accordance with company quality policies and procedures.

Provide SharePoint administrative training and support as required. Train employees and leadership on BOS requirements, quality systems, and process changes. Support plant cross-functional teams (CFTs) and collaborate across departments. Complete all required company and customer-mandated training programs. Demonstrate knowledge of key plant contacts, responsibilities, and quality-related functions. Maintain awareness of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Environmental (EHSE) systems and requirements.

Promote and maintain a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment. Coordinate with Human Resources and Manufacturing Engineering to establish and maintain safe operating procedures. Support accident prevention initiatives and contribute to maintaining an injury‑free workplace. Ensure safety expectations are integrated into all quality and operational activities.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Quality Manager. Exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making in situations where procedures may not be…