Senior QMS Engineer: Quality Systems & Compliance Lead

Watershed Ventures; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 135,694,000 - 169,583,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer to advance our Quality Management System, update quality standards, and drive continuous improvement.

You will coach the internal audit team, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate across departments to deliver robust quality processes and measurable results. The role requires a strong background in IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, plus experience with audits and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical field.
• 5+ years in a quality engineering role with QMS experience.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001; experience writing and implementing standards.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and problem solving; strong communication and project skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the QMS documentation; ensure compliance with ISO 9001/IATF 16949.
• Lead development, review, and revision of quality standards and work instructions.
• Coach and develop internal audit team; support audit planning and corrective actions.
• Identify, analyze, and drive continuous improvement initiatives; monitor KPIs.

Skills

Quality engineering

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decisions

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

QMS software

Document control systems

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer to advance our Quality Management System, update quality standards, and drive continuous improvement.

You will coach the internal audit team, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate across departments to deliver robust quality processes and measurable results. The role requires a strong background in IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, plus experience with audits and data-driven decisions.