Quality Management System (QMS) Engineer

Position overview:

• The Quality Management System (QMS) Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving our client’s quality management systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• The QMS Engineer manages ISO certifications, internal audits, and customer audits while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations for ISO 9000 and QC080000 compliance.
• Coordinate ISO external activities and work with third-party organizations for certification.
• Lead UL safety audits and oversee daily compliance operations.
• Review ECR/ECO change requests and verify actions for closure.
• Conduct weekly ECO meetings to track and update status.
• Provide feedback and close NV DA status issues.
• Implement internal audits (IA) and Management Review Meetings (MRM), ensuring findings are addressed.
• Support NV SCAR and 8D audits.
• Manage NV QPA format and customer audit activities.
• Implement line qualification processes and manage customer on-site audits.
• Conduct ESD internal audits and manage third-party certification processes.

Qualifications:

• Engineering Experience: Minimum 5 years in product engineering, including design, development, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Leadership Experience: At least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and related standards.
  • Proficiency in Minitab and quality management tools.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify complex technical issues, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Data Analysis: Skilled in analyzing data to identify trends and make informed decisions.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with quality management software and related tools.
• Regulatory Compliance: Experience conducting internal audits in accordance with ISO 9001 or similar QMS standards.
• Communication & Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and lead quality initiatives.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural, cross-functional environment with English as the primary language.
• Attention to detail, initiative, and commitment to continuous improvement and compliance excellence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CQE or ISO Lead Auditor certification.
• Experience with UL safety standards and ESD compliance.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles.

Working Conditions:

• Combination of office and production floor environment.
• Requires standing and walking during audits and inspections.
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional travel for audits and certification activities.
• Exposure to manufacturing noise and machinery; PPE provided.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.