Quality Systems Engineer - Automotive (ISO 9001/IATF16949)

SL Tennessee; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SL Tennessee is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to support, maintain, and improve a certified QMS in a manufacturing setting. You will drive quality system effectiveness through audits, data analysis, corrective actions, and cross-functional collaboration to reduce scrap and downtime while ensuring customer satisfaction.

The role covers ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance, internal audits, control plans, FMEA, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives across Production, Engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Automotive Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Quality Systems.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certifications and customer-specific requirements.
• Develop into the Quality Management Representative role and support QMS administration.
• Plan, conduct, and analyze internal audits; monitor performance metrics; prepare reports and presentations; and recommend improvement strategies.
• Develop, revise, and control quality procedures, work instructions, control plans, forms, and other quality documentation.
• Manage the QMS document control process and internal audit program.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other departments to ensure compliance with corporate, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective action activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in and facilitate meetings related to quality performance, customer concerns, audit findings, and process improvements.
• Review and approve quality-related documentation and changes affecting controlled processes.
• Identify potential sources of product contamination and implement preventive measures to mitigate quality risks.
• Monitor housekeeping and workplace organization practices to support product quality, operational efficiency, and contamination prevention.
• Promote compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies, energy conservation initiatives, and recycling programs.
• Support customer audits, third-party audits, and certification activities.

Skills

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Internal auditing

APQP

PPAP

MSA

SPC

FMEA

Control Plans

CAPA

Contamination Prevention

Risk Management

Excel

Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

SL Tennessee is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to support, maintain, and improve a certified QMS in a manufacturing setting. You will drive quality system effectiveness through audits, data analysis, corrective actions, and cross-functional collaboration to reduce scrap and downtime while ensuring customer satisfaction.

The role covers ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance, internal audits, control plans, FMEA, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives across Production, Engineering,