Quality Engineer II - ISO 9001 Lead & Supplier Quality

Power Solutions International; Town of Darien (WI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pet insurance

401k match

Life insurance and AD&D

Short- and long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Discounted prescription plans

Job summary

Power Solutions International is a leading provider of large gen-set packaging and enclosures, delivering turnkey power solutions worldwide. The Quality Engineer II helps ensure ISO 9001:2015 compliance, leads improvement projects, and mentors staff across the Darien and Beloit facilities.

The role emphasizes documenting quality systems, overseeing supplier quality, analyzing field data, and driving corrective actions while collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related field; Mechanical/Manufacturing preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in a quality-focused role in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years with ISO 9001 or IATF auditing responsibilities; lead auditor certification preferred.
• Experience with structured problem-solving tools (8D, fishbone, 5 Whys, DMAIC).
• Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, APQP, and SPC.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10% for supplier visits/audits.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
• Software proficiency: ERP and QMS (Epicor or equivalent).
• Six Sigma Green Belt or ASQ CQE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead corrective actions using 8D, DMAIC, and Root Cause Analysis; own closure and verification.
• Conduct supplier audits and develop improvement plans; manage supplier performance.
• Develop and maintain QMS documentation, procedures, forms, and control; drive document control improvements.
• Support creation and implementation of Standard Work; monitor processes for efficiency.
• Analyze field performance data (returns, warranty) and present trends to leadership.
• Maintain KPIs (DPPM, defects, audit findings) and elevate risks with corrective actions.
• Lead internal QMS audits and mentor junior staff in audit techniques.
• Provide training on quality standards; support APQP/PPAP for new programs.

Skills

ISO 9001 Auditing

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

Control Plans

PPAP / APQP

SPC

DMAIC

8D

GD&T

ERP / QMS (Epicor)

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

QMS software

CMM & gauges

Job description

Power Solutions International is a leading provider of large gen-set packaging and enclosures, delivering turnkey power solutions worldwide. The Quality Engineer II helps ensure ISO 9001:2015 compliance, leads improvement projects, and mentors staff across the Darien and Beloit facilities.

The role emphasizes documenting quality systems, overseeing supplier quality, analyzing field data, and driving corrective actions while collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Customer