Quality Systems Engineer

SlingShot Connections - Direct Hire; Georgia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SlingShot Connections - Direct Hire is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to drive the QMS, ensure ISO 9001 compliance, and support audits across the organization. You will act as the quality systems SME, shaping policies and documentation, and coordinating internal and supplier audits to uphold process excellence.

The role requires strong root cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 3–7+ years in quality systems/quality engineering in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and QMS implementation.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or improving quality systems.
• Experience leading internal audits and supporting external audits.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification (preferred).
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement (preferred).
• ASQ CQE/CQA certifications (preferred).
• ERP systems, document control, and statistical quality tools (preferred).
• Experience in regulated or process manufacturing environments (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the QMS.
• Maintain ISO 9001 compliance and support external audits.
• Serve as SME for quality systems, procedures, and document control.
• Develop, revise, and maintain quality policies and docs.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct internal, supplier, and process audits.
• Manage CAPA activities and root cause investigations.
• Support nonconformance investigations and corrective actions.
• Facilitate management review meetings and monitor QMS metrics.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain to improve quality.
• Support customer audits and customer quality requirements.
• Provide training on quality system requirements and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma.

Skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

QMS implementation

Audits leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

ASQ Lead Auditor certification (preferred)

ASQ CQE/CQA (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

The Quality Systems Engineer leads the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and supporting operational excellence across the organization.

We're looking for someone who

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field
• Has 3-7+ years of experience in quality systems or quality engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and Quality Management System (QMS) implementation
• Has experience developing, maintaining, or improving quality management systems
• Has experience leading internal audits and supporting external certification audits
• Demonstrates strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
• Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership
• Is highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities independently
• Is willing to travel up to 25% as business needs require
• Has an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification (preferred)
• Has experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies (preferred)
• Holds ASQ certifications such as CQE or CQA (preferred)
• Has experience with ERP systems, document control, and statistical quality tools (preferred)
• Has experience working in regulated or process manufacturing environments (preferred)

What you'll do

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and support external certification audits
• Serve as the subject matter expert for quality systems, procedures, and document control
• Develop, revise, and maintain quality policies, procedures, and documentation
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct internal, supplier, and process audits
• Manage corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities and root cause investigations
• Support nonconformance investigations and implement effective corrective actions
• Facilitate management review meetings and monitor QMS performance metrics
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other departments to improve product quality and process performance
• Support customer audits and customer quality requirements
• Provide training and guidance on quality system requirements and best practices
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies