ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Quality Systems Engineer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Denso

Quality Systems Engineer 2

Southfield, MI · On-site

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and * 2-5 years of quality assurance or related experience. Knowledge of parts, vehicle systems functionality, and manufacturing quality processes ...

Denso

Quality Systems Engineer 2

Southfield, MI · On-site

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and * 2-5 years of quality assurance or related experience. Knowledge of parts, vehicle systems functionality, and manufacturing quality processes ...

Ilmor

Quality Systems Specialist

Plymouth, MI · On-site

Our team combines precision engineering, advanced technology, and a relentless pursuit of ... Summary The Quality Systems Specialist is responsible for supporting our Quality Manager in ...

Delta Research

Quality Systems Manager

Livonia, MI · On-site

Quality Systems Manager POSITION SUMMARY Reporting directly to the VP of Quality with ... Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related technical field required.

Howmet

QUALITY SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Whitehall, MI · On-site

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: * BS Degree in Business or Engineering from an accredited institution. * Quality System audit experience is preferred. * Excellent communication, negotiation, and ...

G-TECH Services, Inc.

Be Seen First

Advanced Emissions Systems Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$42.50/hr

Quality & Systems Engineering: Develop and maintain core systems engineering and quality documentation, including Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsQuality Systems Engineer JobsQuality Systems Engineer Jobs in Michigan

Quality Systems Engineer information

See Michigan salary details

$23

$43

$69

How much do quality systems engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for quality systems engineer in Michigan is $43.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.51 and $47.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a quality systems engineer do?

A quality systems engineer conducts frequent and detailed quality checks to make sure the products and processes in a manufacturing setting are consistent and meet both industry and client standards as well as legal demands. In this role, you may monitor processes in various industries, so job duties can vary. However, you always play a role in locating and fixing defects. You check tools and materials, conduct tests, and train employees to meet safety requirements. You also closely document any problems for the engineer, who finds a solution. You follow the entire manufacturing process from beginning to end. In this job, you may work in a lab or an office.

What is the difference between Quality Systems Engineer vs Quality Assurance Engineer?

AspectQuality Systems EngineerQuality Assurance Engineer
CertificationsISO 9001, Six Sigma, ASQ certificationsISO 9001, Six Sigma, ASQ certifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, aerospace, automotive, medical devicesManufacturing, software, healthcare, consumer products
ResponsibilitiesDeveloping and maintaining quality management systems, ensuring compliance, process improvementTesting products, identifying defects, ensuring product quality before release

While both roles focus on quality, the Quality Systems Engineer primarily develops and maintains quality management systems and processes, ensuring compliance across the organization. The Quality Assurance Engineer concentrates on testing products and identifying defects to ensure product quality before reaching customers. Both roles often collaborate but serve different stages of the quality management lifecycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a quality systems engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Quality Systems Engineer, you need a solid background in quality management principles, process improvement methodologies, and a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with ISO standards, Six Sigma or Lean certifications, and experience with quality management systems (QMS) software are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you excel in cross-functional teams and drive quality initiatives. These competencies ensure compliance, continuous improvement, and the delivery of high-quality products or services.

What is a quality systems engineer?

Quality Systems Engineers are professionals responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining quality management systems within an organization. They ensure that products or services meet established standards and regulatory requirements by developing processes, conducting audits, and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement. Their role often involves collaborating with other departments, training staff on quality procedures, and ensuring compliance with industry certifications such as ISO 9001. By maintaining effective quality systems, they help organizations deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes and reduce the risk of defects or non-conformance.

How does a quality systems engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams within an organization?

Quality Systems Engineers often work closely with various departments such as production, engineering, regulatory affairs, and supply chain to ensure that quality management systems are effectively implemented and maintained. They facilitate communication among teams to address compliance issues, resolve process deviations, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Regular meetings, audits, and training sessions are common ways they collaborate to uphold quality standards and meet regulatory requirements. This collaborative approach helps ensure that quality objectives are integrated throughout all stages of the product lifecycle.
More about Quality Systems Engineer jobs
What are popular job titles related to Quality Systems Engineer jobs in Michigan? For Quality Systems Engineer jobs in Michigan, the most frequently searched job titles are:
What job categories do people searching Quality Systems Engineer jobs in Michigan look for? The top searched job categories for Quality Systems Engineer jobs in Michigan are:
What are popular job titles related to Quality Systems Engineer jobs in MI? For Quality Systems Engineer jobs in MI, the most frequently searched job titles are:
Quality Systems Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Quality Systems Engineer job openings in Michigan as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,697 per year, or $43.6 per hour.

Quality Systems Engineer 2

Denso

Southfield, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

DENSO rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 129 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 44 rated automakers

Job description


JOB SUMMARY:
Under moderate supervision, plans, develops, and implements techniques and programs to ensure North American (NA) Quality Management Systems (QMS) and quality levels are maintained in alignment with established quality standards. Responsible for defining quality policies, systems, and procedures within a corporate and manufacturing/production environment. Integrates specific internal/external regulations or interprets existing legislation as required. Applies quality systems to ensure manufacturing facilities, support systems, and laboratories meet customer, automotive, regulatory, and organizational quality obligations. Ensures the investigation and trending of quality observations or deviations relating to manufacturing facilities, support systems, or laboratories. Coordinates and conducts process and program audits while developing improvement plans, providing feedback to production and corporate systems functions (i.e., Product Design, Sales, Purchasing, Human Resources, Information Security, Information Technology, Quality, Warranty) for the promotion of quality improvements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Leads and implements quality improvement special projects. Ensures consistent application of quality practices and tools within North America, including lessons learned at DENSO manufacturing facilities and OEMs.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert on DENSO regulations/standards. May be expected to develop and conduct training on such procedures.
  • Analyzes customer and field data, and current/future automotive industry and technology trends outlining current quality issues and quality weaknesses. Evaluates trends and generates recommendations for strategic long-term quality improvements. Presents data to upper management on quality/production needs to improve KPI's.
  • Provides guidance to management in decisions and consolidates in presentations for department meetings. Takes ownership of KPI's and provides future plans to enhance them.
  • Supports assessment of critical quality problems to extract lessons learned and promotes across all sites/manufacturing facilities. Supports continuous improvement activities through creating/delivering training, providing new processes and conducting workshops/meetings with associates. Helps develop new processes and new strategies so lessons learned are not repeated.
  • Expected to adopt Automotive industrial rules & standards while implementing and verifying their compliance with corporate and production plants.
  • Collaborate w/ multiple regions/countries/DENSO plants and promote adoption and adherence to the Centralized Quality Management System.
  • Collaborate w/ multiple regions/countries/DENSO plants to further promote, standardize, adopt and adhere to DENSO's Centralized Audit Management System.
  • Expected to conduct audits for pre-production development in design process and manufacturing of DENSO plants, as with the NA QMS System & DENSO Centralized audit practice.
  • Reports KPI/activity results from manufacturing facilities and DENSO components within vehicle systems to top management on a periodic basis.
  • May act as an advisor or mentor to other professionals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and
  • 2-5 years of quality assurance or related experience. Knowledge of parts, vehicle systems functionality, and manufacturing quality processes is required.
  • Understanding of automotive manufacturing processes
  • FMEA Experience required
  • APQP, MSA, SPC, PPAP, Control Plan experience preferred
  • Auditing experience preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Knowledge of parts, vehicle systems functionality and manufacturing quality processes
  • In-depth knowledge of parts and systems functionality and quality process
  • Keen sense of PDCA to solve quality and safety issues
  • Complex problem solving skills and can independently evaluate and develop innovative solutions to complex situations
  • Good analytical skills to handle reasonably complex situations from both the micro and macro level perspective
  • Strong customer service skills to promote and support a service-oriented environment and encourage others to improve and refine their service actions.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills to interpret and/or discuss technical or sensitive information with internal and external customers; strong oral presentation skills to maximize the impact of thoughts transmitted
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams
  • Negotiation skills to resolve fundamental situations/issues, which may be conflicting in nature, while making point firmly and seeking a positive outcome for both sides
  • In-depth understanding and demonstrated competency in working with computer software and mainframe applications in order to manipulate, analyze, and reconcile data
  • Statistical knowledge with the ability to enhance processes with statistical process control, reliability, and design of experiments
  • Systems Engineering intuition / mindset
  • Good project management skills, including the ability to define program, project or process objectives, identify customers/stakeholders and their interests, plan steps, and coordinate resources to accomplish goals and objectives in a an effective and timely manner
  • MS Office Applications
  • MS SharePoint Experience Desired

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
  • Reasonable Accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with ADA supported disabilities
  • Visual requirements include color, depth perception, and field of vision. Physical requirements include standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Position work environment is typically indoors in pleasant, well-lighted area with comfortable temperatures and in a controlled environment where no significant amounts of dust, fumes, or odors. Unavoidable accidents and health hazards are unlikely.

BENEFITS SUMMARY:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
  • 401K with 4% Company Match
  • Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays
  • Bonus Program
  • FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
  • Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
  • Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
  • Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Development and Ongoing Training
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
  • Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
  • Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Annual Salary: $80,000 - $101,000

What DENSO employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply