Quality Systems Engineer

Momentive•Waterford, MI

About The Position

The Quality Systems Engineer implements, maintains, and continuously improves aerospace quality systems in a silicone manufacturing environment. The role ensures compliance with AS9100/IA9100, NADCAP, IATF, and other customer-specific aerospace or automotive requirements, while promoting a proactive quality culture and supporting growth in aerospace markets. It serves as the site’s primary quality interface for aerospace programs, leading customer engagement, audit readiness, and systemic quality improvements across the value chain. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Visa sponsorship or transfer of sponsorship is not available. The position offers a base pay range of $86,000–$125,950, with actual pay determined by factors including education, experience, skills, and geography. The role is also eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation. Momentive describes its total rewards and development offerings as including insurance coverage, paid leave, retirement savings, student debt assistance, professional development, and wellness programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, such as chemistry, materials science, industrial engineering, or a related field.
At least 4 years of quality-related experience.
Strong root cause analysis skills.
Quality Management System auditing experience.
Ability to drive change through a cross-functional organization.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.

Nice To Haves

QMS implementation experience.
FMEA and Control Plan development experience.
AS9100/NADCAP and/or IATF audit experience.
Silicone or chemical manufacturing experience.
Lean Six Sigma certification.
IATF Core tool implementation experience.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and maintenance of the AS9100/IA9100 quality management system and other systems such as IATF as they arise.
Act as the primary quality interface for aerospace, automotive, and electronics customers.
Lead FMEA, control plan, and change management activities.
Plan and execute internal, customer, and certification audits.
Ensure traceability, documentation, and compliance with standards.
Own customer complaints, communication, and resolution.
Reduce product quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Perform statistical analysis (SPC/SQC) to monitor process performance.
Lead supplier quality activities and audits.
Identify training needs and build site capability in aerospace quality.
Review SQC/SPC out-of-control points to determine significance and actions.
Develop, update, and maintain quality documentation.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
Paid parental leave for the birth of a child.
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Short-term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
Company-funded counseling through an EAP and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
25 days of PTO plus paid holidays, with additional time off based on years of service.
401(k) savings plan with 5% employer match plus an additional contribution based on years of service.
Student debt pay-off program.
Professional development programs and courses.
Wellness programs and financial education.
Eligibility for incentive or sales variable compensation payments.