Quality Systems Engineer

SSI Technologies; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SSI Technologies in Janesville, WI is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to maintain and improve our IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality management system. You will lead internal audits, support external certification, and drive corrective actions across cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of automotive quality processes, root cause analysis, and IMDS data handling. You will train internal auditors, manage documentation, and help sustain our continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 in automotive.
• Experience with internal audits, process/product audits and external certs.
• Experience with corrective actions and nonconformance resolution.
• Knowledge of surface mount soldering processes and quality implications.
• Experience maintaining quality system documentation and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal quality management system audits and process/product audits.
• Support external certification audits and follow-up activities.
• Develop and maintain audit plans, schedules, and follow-ups.
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and address nonconformances.
• Assist teams with root cause analysis and corrective action development.
• Promote continuous improvement across organizational processes.

Skills

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

Audit leadership

Root cause analysis

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

IMDS

Job description

Position Summary:

The Quality Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving the organization's quality management system in compliance with IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 requirements. This role leads internal audit activities, supports external certification audits, manages quality system documentation, and works cross-functionally to drive corrective action and continuous improvement. The position requires strong knowledge of automotive quality systems, audit processes, surface mount soldering processes, and IMDS requirements.

Position Requirements:

1. Maintain working knowledge of IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, and applicable customer specific requirements.
2. Organize, coordinate, and support internal quality management system audits and process/product audits.
3. Support and manage external certification audits and related follow-up activities.
4. Lead and train internal auditors to ensure audit readiness and competency.
5. Manage and support process audits in coordination with Operations and Audit teams.
6. Determine compliance with applicable procedures, policies, standards, and customer requirements.
7. Develop and maintain audit plans, schedules, and follow-up audits.
8. Analyze audit results, summarize findings, and present recommendations to management.
9. Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure audit nonconformances are properly addressed.
10. Assist teams with root cause analysis and corrective action development.
11. Support departmental supervision in the development, implementation, and improvement of the quality management system.
12. Supervise and maintain system documentation, ensuring accuracy, control, and compliance.
13. Participate in and drive continuous improvement activities across organizational processes.
14. Maintain knowledge of surface mount soldering processes and their quality implications.
15. Support use and maintenance of IMDS data and requirements, as applicable
16. Individuals directed by management to operate a vehicle for work purposes will observe the requirements of the Fleet Safety Program.
17. Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with continuous improvement goals and the values of SSI Technologies, LLC. which includes following the policies, procedures, and requirements of our Quality Management and IS0 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
18. All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Professional/Technical Experience, Skills and Education:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, required.
2. Strong knowledge of quality management systems, including IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015, with experience in the automotive industry, required.
3. Audit expertise, including internal audits, process/product audits, audit planning, audit execution, and support of external certification audits, required.
4. Corrective action and root cause analysis skills, including verification of corrective action effectiveness and resolution of nonconformances, preferred.
5. Knowledge of manufacturing/assembly processes, including surface mount soldering, with the ability to evaluate process compliance and quality risk, preferred.
6. Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills, including the ability to train internal auditors, maintain system documentation, and support cross-functional continuous improvement, preferred.

Key Attributes:

• Performs under minimal supervision
• Handles complex issues.
• Comprehensive level of knowledge.
• Provides mentoring and coaching.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.