Quality Systems Engineer - Union, SC
Gestamp · South Carolina
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Gestamp (automotive) in South Carolina. Join a global automotive manufacturer where you'll play a critical role in ensuring quality excellence, customer satisfaction, and operational performance while helping shape the future of automotive manufacturing.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, CAPA, IATF 16949, Internal audits, Supplier quality
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in South Carolina: typical posted base $95k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 20 live postings that list pay, out of 40 quality engineer openings in South Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 39 other live quality postings in South Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $95k–$120k, from 18 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 68%
- ✓ Supplier quality 43%
- FMEA 43%
- New product launch 40%
- Lean 38%
- SPC 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Gestamp
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Key Responsibilities
Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and Operations Manual.
Lead and coordinate internal, customer, and third-party audits.
Analyze audit findings, customer complaints, surveys, and other quality data to drive corrective and preventive actions.
Promote customer
requirements
and quality awareness across all departments.
Develop and deliver QMS and quality system training programs.
Support non-conforming product disposition activities.
Assist with new certification initiatives and supplier quality programs.
Build strong customer relationships and address quality system concerns.
Support product development activities and assess impacts on the QMS.
Evaluate regulatory compliance within the organization and supplier base.
Prepare materials and participate in Management Review meetings.
Recommend system improvements and training opportunities to enhance performance.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related field; OR Associate degree with quality systems experience.
Experience in manufacturing and quality systems management.
Skills & Experience
Strong knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing processes.
Experience with CAPA systems and supplier quality management.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and root cause analysis skills.
Strong Excel and technical report-writing capabilities.
Proven ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and process discipline.
Positive, professional, team-oriented mindset.
Why Gestamp?
Join a global automotive manufacturer where you'll play a critical role in ensuring quality excellence, customer satisfaction, and operational performance while helping shape the future of automotive manufacturing.
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Job Description
Quality Systems Engineer
Location: Union, SC | Gestamp
Join a Global Automotive Leader Driving Quality Excellence
Gestamp is seeking an experienced Quality Systems Engineer to lead and maintain our Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with IATF standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to work closely with customers, suppliers, auditors, and leadership while driving continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Candidates must possess
IATF 16949 Certified Lead Auditor
VDA 6.3 Certified Auditor
VDA 6.5 Certified Auditor