Lead Quality Systems Engineer - ISO 9001/IATF

Socket.dev; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Quality Engineer to bridge customers, operations, engineering and quality teams. You will investigate complaints, drive CAPA, support PPAP/APQP, and lead CQMS improvements to meet IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements.

You will mentor teams, perform SPC/DOE analyses with Minitab, and train staff on quality tools while maintaining documentation and calibration practices. This role focuses on reducing defects and elevating process capability in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field.
• Five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing quality engineering role.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Proficiency with Minitab or equivalent statistical software to support SPC/DOE analysis.
• Knowledge/Experience with IATF 16949
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate directly with customers regarding quality issues and provide timely, thorough corrective and preventive responses.
• Prepare, review, and maintain PPAP and APQP documentation and related customer-required quality submissions.
• Support on customer plant visits, as required, to evaluate rejects by the customer.
• Lead or participate in structured problem-solving activities using correct quality tools to develop, implement, and sustain corrective and preventive actions.
• Use FMEA methodology and associated Control Plans to evaluate potential product and process risks, understand the impact of failures across systems, and support risk-reduction actions.
• Support management of the corrective action database to ensure timely completion and effective corrective/preventative actions prior to closure.
• Apply manufacturing, quality, and problem-solving knowledge to reduce defects, improve process capability, and support achievement of established quality metrics.
• Implement and support the use of quality improvement tools, including SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and other continuous improvement methodologies in the manufacturing environment.
• Assess manufacturing process capability through statistical capability studies, trend analysis, and review of process performance data.
• Support work teams in continuous improvement activities that enhance product quality, reduce variation, improve QMS system, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Support Measurement Systems Analysis (Gage R&R) to validate the reliability of measurement data supporting SPC and process capability studies.
• Lead, maintain, and improve the internal and external ISO/IATF audit program, including certification and surveillance audit support, to ensure effective coverage, compliance, and follow-up on audit findings.
• Review, maintain, and improve the document control system to ensure documents remain accurate, current, and compliant with IATF requirements and internal practices. Maintain Sharepoint file management system.
• Maintain a working understanding of internal calibration procedures, records, and documentation requirements and provide support as needed.
• Lead customer audits and completion of corrective actions and improvements based on OFIs.
• Serve as a technical resource for quality-related issues and mentor supervisors, process engineers, technicians, and production teams in quality tools and improvement techniques.
• Develop quality-related training materials and conduct training to improve employee understanding of quality standards, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Train team members on quality standards and proper process documentation.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer quality

Communication

Problem solving

Quality systems

Audits

Training

Statistical analysis

Minitab

DOE

Six Sigma

IATF 16949

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field

Tools

PowerAutomate

Minitab

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Quality Engineer to bridge customers, operations, engineering and quality teams. You will investigate complaints, drive CAPA, support PPAP/APQP, and lead CQMS improvements to meet IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements.

You will mentor teams, perform SPC/DOE analyses with Minitab, and train staff on quality tools while maintaining documentation and calibration practices. This role focuses on reducing defects and elevating process capability in a manufacturing setting.