QMS Engineer

AESC•Columbia, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The QMS Engineer develops, implements, maintains, and continuously improves the facility's Quality Management System to ensure compliance with automotive industry standards, customer requirements, and corporate quality policies. The role is the technical lead for QMS effectiveness, audit readiness, quality documentation, corrective-action governance, and compliance. The position supports the Blythewood Repack Operation and the broader South Carolina production network. It partners with Process Quality, Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to promote consistent execution of quality procedures. The work takes place in a primarily semi-automated or automated plant, as well as in meetings and interactions with employees, management, customers, and suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
At least five years of manufacturing quality experience.
Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, internal auditing, document control, corrective-action systems, and automotive core tools.
Ability to independently manage quality system activities and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
IATF 16949 auditor qualification.
Battery or automotive manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve the site's QMS in alignment with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and applicable customer-specific requirements.
Plan and execute internal system, process, and product audits.
Coordinate customer, certification, and external audits, including corrective-action follow-up.
Manage document control, procedure updates, records retention, and change management.
Oversee corrective and preventive action processes, ensuring sustainable closure and effectiveness verification.
Develop quality dashboards and reports related to audits, nonconformances, corrective actions, and system performance.
Support management reviews and drive continuous improvement of QMS processes.
Train department leaders and employees on relevant quality system requirements.
Partner with Process Quality, Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure consistent execution of quality procedures.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
Inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters professional and personal development.
Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment.
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts.
401K with company match.
Company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary life available.
Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Tuition reimbursement.