Quality Systems Engineer — QMS & Audit Expert

SL Tennessee; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SL Tennessee in Clinton, TN is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to maintain and improve the certified QMS, driving audits, data analysis, and corrective actions across departments. This role focuses on reducing scrap, minimizing downtime, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in a technical field with 4+ years in Automotive Quality and hands-on ISO/IATF experience, plus strong data analysis and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or 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.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Internal auditing techniques.
• APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA, and Control Plans.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance.
• Develop into the Quality Management Representative role and support QMS administration and effectiveness.
• 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 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 and efficiency.
• 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

Data analysis

Auditing

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

SL Tennessee in Clinton, TN is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to maintain and improve the certified QMS, driving audits, data analysis, and corrective actions across departments. This role focuses on reducing scrap, minimizing downtime, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in a technical field with 4+ years in Automotive Quality and hands-on ISO/IATF experience, plus strong data analysis and documentation skills.