Quality Systems Engineer

TRC Talent Solutions; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TRC Talent Solutions seeks a Quality Systems Engineer to support and enhance our client's quality systems within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. You will maintain the QMS, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with customer and industry requirements.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate materials, resolve non-conformances, and lead or support audits and corrective actions to sustain quality performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, business or related technical field required.
• 3–5 years experience in quality-focused roles within manufacturing.
• Solid grasp of QA principles, standards, and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) per standards and regulations.
• Evaluate incoming materials and components for supplier quality conformance.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve non-conforming materials, products, and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements.
• Develop and improve quality processes to support manufacturing and product development.
• Ensure documentation and procedures comply with policies and industry standards.
• Support quality audits and implement corrective actions effectively.
• Coordinate training on quality standards, regulatory requirements, and safety.

Skills

Quality assurance fundamentals

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, or related technical discipline

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Our client, a leading global manufacturer within the automotive industry, is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to support and enhance quality systems, processes, and compliance initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position plays a key role in maintaining quality standards, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with company standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Conduct quality evaluations of incoming materials and components to ensure supplier compliance with established quality standards.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve non-conforming materials, products, and processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements and maintain organizational quality objectives.
• Develop, implement, and improve quality processes and best practices to support manufacturing and product development activities.
• Ensure procedures, systems, and documentation remain compliant with company policies and industry standards.
• Manage controlled documentation, quality records, and testing data with accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor statistical process controls and quality metrics, providing analysis and recommendations for improvement.
• Support internal and external quality audits and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented and sustained.
• Coordinate quality-related training initiatives to ensure employee awareness of quality standards, regulatory requirements, and safety procedures.
• Participate in risk assessments, compliance reviews, and ongoing audit activities.
• Lead or support root cause investigations and failure analyses, recommending and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage customer feedback and complaint processes, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a Quality Specialist or similar quality-focused role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance principles, methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.
• Working knowledge of applicable quality standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and quality system auditing.
• Professional certifications such as ISO 9001 Internal Auditor, Certified Quality Technician (CQT), or related credentials are highly desirable.

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At TRC, we take pride in fulfilling our opportunity to add value to our client's business as their staffing partner while connecting talented professionals with opportunities to grow their careers.

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