Quality Systems Engineer - Automotive QMS & Audits

Aspen Aerogels, Inc.; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Sick Time

PTO

401k Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer in East Providence, RI to lead the Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement.

You will work closely with Operations, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, R&D, and EHS to ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer requirements. The role emphasizes audits, corrective actions, document control, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting, implementing, or auditing QMS in Automotive, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace or manufacturing environments.
• IATF 16949 Lead Auditor with knowledge of Automotive Process approach and customer-specific requirements.
• Experience implementing or auditing IATF 16949-certified QMS.
• Knowledge of Automotive Core Tools and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal Quality Auditor Team and maintain auditor competency.
• Manage and improve the East Providence QMS to meet IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and other standards.
• Coordinate the audit program including process, layered audits, and certification activities.
• Investigate nonconformities using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain document control and ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements.
• Support change management and risk assessment activities related to quality systems.
• Promote standardization and continual improvement across functions and sites.

Skills

Lead Auditor

Auditing

Quality Management

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

SPC/MSA

Automotive Core Tools

Job description

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer in East Providence, RI to lead the Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement.

You will work closely with Operations, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, R&D, and EHS to ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer requirements. The role emphasizes audits, corrective actions, document control, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.