Quality Management System Engineer II

Watlow; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Watlow’s Advanced Technology Center in St. Louis, MO seeks a Quality Management System Engineer II to advance ISO 9001/2015 compliance and sustain excellence in the Quality team. You will oversee QMS development, audits, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.

Based in St. Louis, this role reports to an Engineering Manager and requires up to 25% travel for audits and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or two-year degree with related experience (5-8 years)
• Experience with a QMS in a regulated industry and regulatory surveillance preferred
• Experience leading individuals or teams and delivering on time.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety-oriented tasks and promote a secure work environment.
• Manage QMS initiatives and auditing functions; lead cross-departmental teams.
• Prepare and maintain the Quality Management System to meet compliance standards.
• Plan, conduct and manage internal and external audits for customers and regulatory bodies; close post-audit actions.
• Provide QMS training to employees to ensure proper implementation and adherence to standards.
• Lead management reviews, risk assessments, 6S events, and CI projects; ensure timely execution of actions.
• Investigate QMS compliance issues and drive corrective actions with relevant departments.
• Travel up to 25% to support audits, training, and compliance activities.

Skills

QMS experience

Auditing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or two-year degree

Tools

Lead Auditor certification (preferred)

Job description

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

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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.

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

Benefits

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement.

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at [e-mail].