Quality Audit Engineer

Responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving the site's Integrated Management System to ensure full compliance with international standards (ISO 9001, IATF, and ISO). This role acts as a bridge between plant operations and corporate quality strategy.

• Lead the implementation and continuous update of the Integrated Management System (IMS) across the plant, ensuring policies and procedures are effectively deployed.
• Ensure adherence to control plans and process standards on the production floor.
• Coordinate and lead the internal audit planning for systems, processes, and products.
• Manage external certification audits and track the closure of non-conformities.
• Monitor and report on Quality KPIs, lead management reviews, and ensure the site meets all customer-specific requirements.
• Partner with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and Industrial Engineering teams to embed safety and environmental standards into daily manufacturing workflows.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action initiatives (e.g., 8D, 5-Why) to address system failures.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Quality) or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years in automotive quality management or systems engineering.
• Proficiency with automotive core tools (FMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC) and document control software.
• Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001/IATF is highly preferred.

• Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001/IATF is highly preferred.

This position is set in an automotive manufacturing environment. The standard working hours are Monday to Friday, from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, with a slight chance of weekend work needed closer to the audit.

This is a Contract position based out of Spring Hill, TN.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Spring Hill,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 7, 2026.

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Salary : $40 - $55