Senior Quality Systems Engineer

Senior Quality Systems EngineerWarsaw, Indiana, United StatesWe're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.OverviewBachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.Minimum 10+ years of experience supporting Quality Management Systems (QMS), audits, compliance activities, and quality process deployment within automotive or manufacturing environments.This role is responsible for leading the development, implementation, integration, and continuous improvement of Client Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Operating System (QOS).The successful candidate will support quality processes across manufacturing, supplier quality, operations, and cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards and certification requirements.The ideal candidate is a highly autonomous quality professional with strong experience in quality systems management, audit leadership, process development, data-driven decision making, and organizational change management.This individual will play a critical role in building and scaling quality systems within a fast-paced automotive startup environment.Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Management System LeadershipLead the development, implementation, integration, and deployment of Client Quality Management System (QMS)Manage quality systems throughout startup, validation, rollout, user adoption, and continuous improvement activitiesEstablish scalable quality processes, methods, tools, and governance structures across the organizationPartner with stakeholders to collect requirements, prioritize enhancements, and drive long-term quality system strategyEnsure quality systems remain compliant, reliable, secure, and capable of supporting organizational growthAudit & Certification ManagementLead preparation and execution of ISO and IATF certification activitiesSupport internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with applicable quality standardsDrive corrective actions resulting from audit findings and certification requirementsAssist with supplier audit activities and support overall supplier quality initiativesMaintain documentation and processes necessary to support ongoing certification complianceQuality Process Development & Continuous ImprovementDevelop and improve quality-related processes, methods, standards, and best practicesSupport implementation of corrective and preventive action programsDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, quality performance, and operational excellenceLead special projects related to quality system enhancement, process optimization, and organizational excellenceDefine and support Quality Operating System (QOS) and Quality Excellence initiativesQuality Data & Performance ManagementMonitor quality system performance and identify areas requiring improvementSupport data collection, reporting, analysis, and quality performance tracking activitiesLeverage data to support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and business decisionsImprove data accuracy, accessibility, and quality-related reporting capabilitiesDevelop metrics and reporting tools that support strategic quality objectivesCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Operations, IT, and other business functionsCoordinate quality system integration efforts across various departments and platformsCollaborate with external vendors and technology partners supporting quality initiativesSupport organizational alignment on quality standards, processes, and continuous improvement objectivesTraining & Quality Culture DevelopmentProvide coaching, guidance, and training for quality system usersSupport organizational adoption of quality processes and best practicesPromote a culture focused on quality, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellenceServe as a subject matter expert for quality systems, processes, and compliance requirementsProfileExperienced quality systems professional capable of operating independently with minimal supervisionStrong sense of ownership and accountability for quality performance and complianceComfortable working within fast-paced startup and growth-oriented environmentsStrong leadership presence with the ability to influence cross-functional teamsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsData-driven decision maker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesPassion for quality excellence, continuous improvement, and operational effectivenessHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneouslyMust Have10+ years of experience supporting Quality Management Systems (QMS) within automotive or manufacturing environmentsStrong experience leading or supporting ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 audit activitiesExperience developing, implementing, deploying, or improving quality systems and related processesKnowledge of automotive quality methodologies including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSAExperience driving corrective actions, preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiativesExperience collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supplier Quality, and cross-functional teamsStrong project management and organizational leadership capabilitiesExperience leveraging data and reporting to support quality performance improvementsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to operate effectively within a fast-paced and evolving organizationPermanent US work authorization requiredVDA, ISO, or IATF audit experience requiredGood to HaveLead auditor certification (IATF, ISO, or VDA)Experience supporting automotive startup, launch, or greenfield manufacturing environmentsExperience integrating QMS platforms with PLM, MES, or ERP systemsPrevious leadership experience overseeing quality system deployments or major quality initiativesExperience supporting supplier quality and manufacturing quality organizationsKnowledge of quality software platforms and enterprise quality systemsExperience building quality processes from the ground upExposure to Quality Excellence, Operational Excellence, or Business Excellence programsPrevious experience within OEM or Tier 1 automotive organizationsAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.