Quality System Engineer (37871)

Position Title: Quality Systems Engineer

General Description

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job Requirements

Experience and Education

• Bachelors 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 quality analyses.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or walk for approximately 2-3 hours per day and remain seated for extended periods while performing administrative duties.

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

• Frequent use of hands and arms for inspections, documentation, data entry, and computer-related tasks.

• Requires sustained visual and mental concentration to perform detailed quality analysis and auditing activities with a high degree of accuracy.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to make independent decisions using established procedures, standards, and sound professional judgment.

• Available for occasional travel to suppliers, customers, or corporate locations as required.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and quality excellence.

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