Quality Systems Engineer II, (Quality, Day Shift Mon-Fri)
Panasonic · Sparks, NV
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Panasonic (industrial) in Sparks, NV. , skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience) · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, Control plans
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $93k–$134k.
Median of the low and high ends of 716 live postings that list pay, out of 1734 quality engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 1733 other live quality postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $90k–$131k, from 671 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 66%
- ✓ FMEA 37%
- Supplier quality 36%
- Six Sigma 34%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 33%
- Lean 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Panasonic in Sparks
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Responsibilities
Quality Systems Engineer II (Quality, Day Shift Mon-Fri) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tMgKm_71qs (by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic) Department: Quality Meet the Recruiter: Mark Carr Job Summary: The Quality Systems Engineer Level 2 support / lead 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. This role supports audit readiness, document control, corrective actions, risk management, change management, training effectiveness, and QMS performance monitoring. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Quality Systems Engineer level 2 supports quality system compliance, process discipline, and IATF certification readiness across manufacturing operations. Essential Duties: QMS & Document Control Support / Lead improvements to the QMS procedures, records, forms, and controlled documents. Support / Lead document control processes, approvals, revisions, and records retention. Promote digital QMS tools and paperless manufacturing initiatives. Communicate QMS updates and ensure implementation, training, and compliance. ISO-9001 and IATF 16949 Compliance Support / Lead ISO 9001 and IATF certification activities including surveillance audits, and audit readiness activities. Support / Lead gap assessments and help drive closure of identified gaps. Support / Lead activities related to APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, 8D, and Layered Process Audits. Risk Management & Preventive Quality Support / Lead risk assessments and mitigation activities. Support / Lead risk reduction actions and verify effectiveness. Analyze trends and promote preventive actions and lessons learned. Internal & External Audits Support / Lead the execution of internal audits. Support customer, certification, and regulatory audits. Support / Lead audit findings closure through corrective action and effectiveness verification. Support internal auditor development and manage Internal audit schedule management. Corrective Actions & Problem Solving Support CAPA processes and corrective action tracking. Participate / Lead structured problem-solving using 8D, A3, 5-Why, and Root Cause Analysis. Monitor and report overdue actions, recurring issues, and effectiveness results. Change Management Participate and lead the 4M and process change management activities with interested parties and facilitating meetings and reviewing presentation materials prior to cross functional meetings. Support the follow up on implementation and effectiveness of changes. Training & Competency Provide / Lead quality system training, awareness, and competency programs. Maintain training records, materials and qualification matrices. Verify training effectiveness and employee understanding of QMS requirements. Performance Monitoring & Management Review Lead development and implementation of QMS dashboards and KPI reporting. Analyze quality system metrics and identify improvement opportunities. Support Management Review activities and action item follow-up. Cross-Functional Support 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. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Requirements
To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or preferred Education and Years of Experience: Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, Technology, or related field or equivalent experience Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in (STEM) discipline. Required: 2-4 years in related field Essential
Qualifications
Experience working with Quality Management Systems in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of IATF 16949 / 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 in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Visio, and related reporting tools. Working-level English language skills, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments. Experience with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 implementation, certification, surveillance, or customer audits. Experience in the use of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, 8D, A3, 5-Why, and Fishbone or other problem-solving tools. Experience with process audits, system audits, product audits, 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. Experie
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