Quality Systems Specialist

Nbutexas; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical benefits

Retirement match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays and PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking a Quality Systems Specialist to support quality management initiatives in an automotive manufacturing environment. The role maintains compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and related QMS requirements, coordinates audits, and drives continuous improvement across multiple facilities.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about quality systems and process improvement, building strong relationships across cross-functional teams, customers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field and 2+ years in quality assurance/systems in manufacturing.
• Iso 9001 experience required; IATF 16949 strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with calibration, document control, audit management, and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience with MSA, FMEA, APQP, and PPAP is preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and related QMS requirements.
• Coordinate internal, third-party, supplier, and customer audits; prepare reports and support CAPA plans.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Train employees and internal auditors on quality standards and best practices.
• Manage document control and calibration programs.
• Support MSA, FMEA, APQP, and PPAP activities.
• Complete customer quality surveys and self-assessments.
• Participate in cross-functional quality improvement initiatives and supplier quality programs.
• Assist with corporate, customer, and special audits across facilities as needed.
• Prepare reports on audit schedules, findings, and quality system performance.

Skills

Quality management

Audits

Document control

MS Office

AI tools familiarity

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science-related field

Tools

MS Office

Calibration tools

Job description

We're seeking a Quality Systems Specialist to support quality management initiatives within an automotive manufacturing environment. This role maintains compliance with industry quality standards, coordinates audits, manages quality documentation, and drives continuous improvement across multiple facilities.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about quality systems and process improvement, building strong relationships across cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and related QMS requirements
• Coordinate internal, third-party, supplier, and customer audits; prepare reports and support corrective/preventive action plans
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and SOPs
• Train employees and internal auditors on quality standards and best practices
• Manage document control and calibration programs
• Support MSA, FMEA, APQP, and PPAP activities
• Complete customer quality surveys and self-assessments
• Participate in cross-functional quality improvement initiatives and supplier quality programs with Purchasing
• Assist with corporate, customer, and special audits across facilities as needed
• Prepare reports on audit schedules, findings, and quality system performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field
• 2+ years of experience in quality assurance/quality systems in manufacturing
• ISO 9001 experience required; IATF 16949 strongly preferred
• Knowledge of calibration, document control, audit management, and continuous improvement methods
• Familiarity with MSA, FMEA, APQP, and PPAP preferred
• Lean Six Sigma certification a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; basic familiarity with AI tools beneficial
• Able to work safely around paints/chemicals with PPE; able to lift up to 25 lbs
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses, paid holidays and PTO, comprehensive medical benefits, retirement match, tuition assistance, employee recognition programs, and professional development opportunities.

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Theresa Rickette