Quality Management System Engineer II

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company seeks a Quality Management System Engineer II at the Advanced Technology Center in St. Louis, MO. You will support development and maintenance of QMS, ensuring ISO 9001/2015 compliance, and lead internal and external audits with regulatory bodies and customers.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive corrective actions, and contribute to the quality and reliability of Watlow's products, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or two-year degree with related experience.
• QMS in a regulated industry and regulatory surveillance experience preferred.
• Experience leading individuals or teams and delivering on time.
• ISO 9001/2015 experience preferred.
• Certified Lead Auditor preferred.
• Experience developing procedures and controlled documents.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans and Gauge R&R.
• Ability to read and understand procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Lead Auditor training provided if not currently certified.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work safely by following safety rules and proactively suggesting improvements.
• Manage QMS initiatives and auditing functions with cross-department teams.
• Prepare and maintain the QMS to meet compliance standards.
• Plan, conduct, and manage internal and external audits for customers and regulators.
• Address and close post-audit actions to maintain certifications.
• Provide QMS training to employees on standards.
• Lead management reviews, risk assessments, 6S, and continuous improvement projects.
• Investigate QMS issues and implement corrective actions.
• Travel up to 25% to support audits and compliance.

Skills

Auditing leadership

QMS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or two-year degree with related experience

Lead Auditor certification (preferred)

Tools

APQP/PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

Process Flow Diagrams

Gauge R&R

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Management System Engineer ll

Position Summary

As the Quality Management System Engineer II, you will be a key contributor to shaping and sustaining excellence within Watlow’s Quality team. Based at our Advanced Technology Center in St. Louis, Missouri, you’ll report to an Engineering Manager and become an integral part of a collaborative, high-impact team.

In this role, you’ll support the development and maintenance of our Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring it meets and exceeds industry standards such as ISO 9001/2015. Your work will encompass a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and their connection to quality, as you spearhead auditing efforts for regulatory compliance and customer certifications.

By identifying nonconformities and driving corrective actions, you’ll ensure certifications are upheld and our products continue to meet the highest standards our customers expect. You’ll also collaborate with cross-functional teams across the enterprise, making a measurable impact on the quality and reliability of our innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all work safely by following safety rules and proactively offering suggestions to enhance and maintain a secure work environment.
• This role does not include direct reports but requires managing QMS-related initiatives and auditing functions, including leading cross-departmental teams. Collaborate with QMS process owners across the business to ensure active engagement and full compliance.
• Prepare and maintain the Quality Management System to meet all required compliance standards.
• Plan, conduct, and manage internal and external audits for customers and regulatory bodies. Address and close all post-audit actions promptly to maintain certifications.
• Provide QMS training to employees, ensuring they have the knowledge and competence to effectively implement and uphold QMS standards.
• Lead efforts such as management reviews, risk assessments, 6S events, and continuous improvement projects, ensuring timely execution and resolution of associated actions.
• Investigate QMS compliance issues and collaborate with relevant departments to implement effective corrective actions.
• Travel up to 25% is expected to support audits, training, and compliance activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or two-year degree and related experience, or equivalent experience (5-8 years)
• Experience working with a QMS in a disciplined, regulated industry and regulatory surveillance experience preferred.
• Experience leading individuals and/or teams and managing deliverables to be completed on time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with implementing and/or managing a quality system that is ISO9001 / 2015 compliant.
• Experience with internal and external auditing. Ideal candidate is a certified Lead Auditor.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, maintain and develop procedures, controlled documents, and processes.
• Demonstrated experience with APQP/PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, Gauge R&R, preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge in reading and understanding procedures, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to perform and host internal and external audits. The position will require Lead Auditor certification, but not required at time of hire. Training will be provided as needed.
• Versed in basic Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.