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# Senior Quality Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Zeiss Inc
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $92,000.0 - $114,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Document Management Systems, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us8dfe1f4ff708626438448f362db11ac3/eaa

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical field.
 * 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Systems, Manufacturing Quality, or related discipline.
 * Working knowledge of ISO 9001, 17025, and 14001
 * Demonstrated experience leading audits, CAPA investigations, and quality system improvements.
 * Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies, including FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, Root Cause Analysis, and Risk Assessment.
 * Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and build relationships across all organizational levels.

## Description

The Senior Quality Systems Engineer is responsible for leading the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS). This role serves as a subject matter expert for quality systems, regulatory compliance, internal and external audits, CAPA, and process improvement initiatives.
Sound Interesting?
Here's what you'll do:

 * Lead the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
 * Own and improve core quality system processes, including CAPA, document control, change management, internal audits, management reviews, nonconformance management, and training systems.
 * Lead internal, external, customer, and certification audits and ensure timely closure of findings.
 * Facilitate complex root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, A3, Fishbone, 5 Why, and FMEA.
 * Drive corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues and improve system effectiveness.
 * Analyze quality and operational performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
 * Lead Management Review preparation, KPI reporting, and quality system performance monitoring.
 * Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
 * Provide guidance and mentoring to other functional teams on QMS requirements and best practices.