Quality Systems Engineer II, (Quality, Day Shift Mon-Fri)

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Systems Engineer II supports and leads the development, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, customer requirements, and applicable regulations. The role helps maintain audit readiness, document control, corrective actions, risk and change management, training effectiveness, and QMS performance monitoring across manufacturing operations. It works with cross-functional teams to support quality-system compliance, process discipline, and IATF certification readiness. The role includes QMS and document-control improvements; ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certification and audit activities; risk assessment and prevention; internal, customer, certification, and regulatory audits; corrective action and structured problem-solving; change management; training and competency programs; QMS dashboards and KPI reporting; management review support; and cross-functional quality-system initiatives. Other duties may be assigned. The position is onsite. Work may involve PPE such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, a face mask, a bump cap, or a full hazmat suit with respirator. The typical workday includes sitting, walking, standing, and lifting. Frequent use of a keyboard/computer, office equipment, and telephone is required. Occasional manual lifting is required, including team lifting for items over 35 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
2–4 years of experience in a related field.
Experience working with Quality Management Systems in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements, or demonstrated ability to support IATF implementation.
Ability to interpret procedures, standards, quality requirements, technical documentation, and audit evidence.
Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and follow-up skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing and support teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Visio, and related reporting tools.
Working-level English skills, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
Completion of required pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Experience with IATF 16949/ISO 9001 implementation, certification, surveillance, or customer audits.
Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, 8D, A3, 5-Why, Fishbone, or other problem-solving tools.
Experience with process, system, product, or layered process audits.
Experience with customer-specific requirements and automotive quality expectations.
Experience using eQMS platforms such as Intelex, ETQ, SharePoint, Palantir, or equivalent systems.
Experience using dashboards, audit trackers, CAPA trackers, training matrices, or QMS performance reports.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, or continuous-improvement methodologies.
Current ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification.
Current IATF 16949 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification.
AIAG Core Tools training or certification.
Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean certification, or equivalent continuous-improvement certification.

Responsibilities

Support and lead improvements to QMS procedures, records, forms, and controlled documents.
Support and lead document-control processes, including approvals, revisions, and records retention.
Promote digital QMS tools and paperless manufacturing initiatives; communicate QMS updates and ensure implementation, training, and compliance.
Support and lead ISO 9001 and IATF certification activities, surveillance audits, audit readiness, gap assessments, and closure of identified gaps.
Support and lead activities related to APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, 8D, and Layered Process Audits.
Support and lead risk assessments, mitigation, risk-reduction actions, and effectiveness verification; analyze trends and promote preventive actions and lessons learned.
Support and lead internal audits and support customer, certification, and regulatory audits.
Drive audit-finding closure through corrective action and effectiveness verification; support internal auditor development and manage the internal audit schedule.
Support CAPA processes and corrective-action tracking; participate in or lead structured problem-solving using 8D, A3, 5-Why, and Root Cause Analysis.
Monitor and report overdue actions, recurring issues, and corrective-action effectiveness results.
Participate in and lead 4M and process change-management activities, facilitate meetings, and review presentation materials before cross-functional meetings.
Follow up on change implementation and effectiveness.
Provide and lead quality-system training, awareness, and competency programs; maintain training records, materials, and qualification matrices; verify training effectiveness and employee understanding.
Lead development and implementation of QMS dashboards and KPI reporting; analyze system metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
Support Management Review activities and follow up on action items.
Work with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, IT, and Quality teams to drive compliance and continual improvement.
Support IATF/ISO readiness, QMS maturity, and quality-culture initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer leave, and parental and caregiver leave.
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Lifestyle Spending Account, employee assistance program, virtual health management, chronic-condition support, neurodiversity resources, tobacco cessation, substance-abuse support, and life-stage and fertility resources.
Employee recognition and awards program, including quarterly and annual recognition.
Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
On-site cafes, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits, and employee events.
Free shuttle rides to and from work.