Quality Systems & Compliance Engineer

Dauch; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Sinter Metals LLC in Gallipolis, OH seeks a Quality Systems & Compliance Engineer to maintain and improve the QMS in alignment with IATF 16949, AIAG, and CSR requirements. You will manage document control, ECR/DCR processes, and audit readiness, interfacing with customers through portals and ensuring traceability of quality records.

This role demands a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 3–7+ years in automotive quality systems, with hands-on experience in IMDS/MDS and CQI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or a related field.
• 3–7+ years in automotive quality systems or compliance.
• Experience with IATF 16949 and AIAG methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to align with IATF 16949.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, AIAG standards, and CSR.
• Support internal and external audits and certification processes.
• Manage engineering quality documents including Control Plans and PFMEA.
• Oversee ECR and DCR processes with document updates.
• Interface with customers via portals and manage IMDS/MDS entries.
• Support continuous improvement and reporting for compliance.

Skills

Quality systems

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Customer interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or quality

Tools

PMMES / GQS system

IMDS / MDS entries

Job description

## Quality Systems & Compliance EngineerApply: Gallipolis, OH: Full time: Posted Today: JREQ-225472**Job Posting Title**Quality Systems & Compliance Engineer **Legal Entity**GKN Sinter Metals LLC (Delaware)**Job Description Summary**Responsible for maintaining and improving the organization’s quality management system in alignment with IATF 16949, AIAG standards, and (CSR) customer-specific requirements. This role ensures compliance through document control, engineering documentation management, customer interface support, and continuous improvement initiatives across quality systems and processes.**Job Description:**· Ensure compliance with **IATF 16949**, **AIAG standards**, and **Customer Specific Requirements (CSR)**· Cascade CSR, Regulatory, and other initiatives into Plant QMS· Lead and support **CQI (e.g., CQI-9) assessment compliance and readiness**· Maintain and improve the **Quality Management System (QMS)**· Support internal and external audits (certification bodies and customers)· Manage and maintain engineering quality documents including; Control Plans and PFMEA (Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)· Oversee **Engineering Change Requests (ECR)** process and documentation updates· Oversee **Document Change Requests (DCR)** process and documentation updates· Ensure revisions are accurate, controlled, and distributed appropriately· Control and distribute all quality and engineering documentation· Maintain document revision control, approval workflows, and archiving· Manage systems such as: **PMMES / GQS system**· Ensure documentation is audit-ready and accessible· Act as a **primary interface for customer portals**· Submit and manage: **IMDS/MDS (Material Data System) entries**· Ensure timely and accurate completion of customer-required documentation· Interpret and implement **customer-specific requirements**· Maintain **Layered Process Audit (LPA)** system: Update audit content, Track compliance and completion· Identify gaps and drive corrective actions for compliance issues· Support continuous improvement initiatives across quality systems· Maintain organized filing systems (electronic and physical)· Ensure traceability and accessibility of quality records· Support data reporting and compliance tracking· Provides administrative support to departments to ensure alignment with evolving organizational standards and operational requirements.· All other duties assigned by Supervision.· “Champion Diversity & Inclusion in line with the Company Guidelines”**Required Skills and Education**· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or related field· 3–7+ years in automotive quality systems or compliance role· Experience with IATF 16949 and AIAG methodologies required