Quality Systems Engineer – QMS & Audits

HI-LEX North America; Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HI-LEX North America is seeking an entry-level Quality Assurance support professional in Hudson, MI to assist with QMS activities, document control, and audit execution. You will help maintain compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards and track corrective actions across facilities.

You will support the Quality Manager/IATF Supervisor, upload documents into PLEX, manage scorecards, and help drive continual improvement while learning automotive quality practices.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of manufacturing experience or coursework in Quality Management.
• Ability to document, track and close all open issues in a common format and apply the corrective actions to operational improvement initiatives.
• Computer Skills - proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and MS Office.
• Prior training, coursework, or certifications in Quality Management (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Quality Auditing) preferred.
• Willingness to complete initial auditor qualification training and learn PLEX ERP/QMS software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining QMS documentation, procedures, work instructions, and forms in PLEX.
• Audit schedules for internal audits, manufacturing process audits, product audits, and external certification audits.
• Track customer scorecards and quality metrics across assigned facilities.
• Support corrective actions and continual improvement initiatives.
• Maintain auditor competency tracking and ensure minimum audit activity per year.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate degree or vocational/technical training in quality/manufacturing

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

PLEX ERP/QMS

Job description

HI-LEX North America is seeking an entry-level Quality Assurance support professional in Hudson, MI to assist with QMS activities, document control, and audit execution. You will help maintain compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards and track corrective actions across facilities.

You will support the Quality Manager/IATF Supervisor, upload documents into PLEX, manage scorecards, and help drive continual improvement while learning automotive quality practices.