Quality Engineer

Sigil Partners; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigil Partners in Nashville, TN is seeking a Quality Systems professional to maintain plant compliance with IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015. You will lead production documentation development, monitor warranty data, and oversee process audits for quality and reliability across the manufacturing environment.

Collaborating with Corporate Quality and the plant team, you will develop internal standards, ensure effective use of quality procedures, and communicate critical issues to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or another technical field plus 3+ years in manufacturing, automotive preferred.
• IATF Internal Auditor certification is preferred but not required.
• IATF Lead Auditor certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant compliance with IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 standards and customer-quality systems.
• Lead development of production documentation (Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, Standardized Work) to PPAP.
• Monitor warranty data and supplier PPAP files; respond accordingly.
• Oversee evaluation of process audits and finished product inspections for quality and reliability.
• Develop internal quality control standards with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager.
• Ensure quality systems and procedures are used by all associates.
• Communicate significant quality issues across the company.
• Foster partnerships with customers and suppliers.
• Work with plant teams to address day-to-day quality improvements.
• Occasionally travel to assembly plants to review products and interact with customer personnel.
• Maintain knowledge of FMVSS-205, ECE R43, CCC and other country regulations.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

Documentation control

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or another technical field

IATF Internal Auditor certification

IATF Lead Auditor certification

Job description

Maintain plant compliance with IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 standards, as well as customer-defined quality systems and requirements. Lead and support quality systems, documentation, audits, and collaboration with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure product and process quality in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant compliance with IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 standards, as well as customer-defined quality systems and requirements.
• Lead the development of production documentation, including Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, and Standardized Work, to PPAP requirements.
• Monitor customer-supplied warranty data and supplier PPAP files and respond accordingly.
• Oversee the evaluation of process audits and finished product inspections for quality and reliability.
• In conjunction with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager, develop internal quality control standards for the plant.
• Ensure quality systems and procedures are maintained and effectively utilized by all associates.
• Communicate significant quality issues throughout all levels of the company.
• Develop and maintain partnership-style relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Work closely with plant team members to address day-to-day issues and improve product and process quality.
• Occasionally travel to assembly plants to review products and interact with customer personnel.
• Maintain knowledge of all government-required testing, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements under FMVSS-205, ECE R43, CCC, and other country regulations.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or another technical field required and 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with experience in automotive area. Engineering degree preferred.
• IATF Internal Auditor certification preferred not required.
• IATF Lead Auditor certification preferred not required.