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QMS Engineer

New Haven, Connecticut Permanent USD100,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description
This position is responsible for managing the organization's quality management systems and ensuring compliance with ISO, IATF, environmental, and safety standards. The role works closely with internal teams and OEM customers to lead audits, resolve quality issues, support customer requirements, and drive continuous improvement across the business.
  • Lead quality systems and compliance programs across the organization.
  • Drive audits, customer quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading manufacturing organization supporting OEM customers in highly regulated industries. They operate within a quality-focused environment and are committed to maintaining world-class management systems, continuous improvement initiatives, and strong customer partnerships. Their culture emphasizes accountability, collaboration, quality excellence, and operational efficiency across all business functions.

Job Description

  • Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company's management systems, including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 programs.
  • Plan, conduct, and manage internal audits while driving corrective and preventative actions to improve compliance and system effectiveness.
  • Host and manage external audits from customers, registrars, and regulatory organizations.
  • Maintain quality manuals, procedures, standards, and documentation to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and organizational efficiency.
  • Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities related to customer complaints, nonconformances, and quality issues.
  • Provide training and support on management systems, quality standards, and compliance processes.
  • Conduct layered process audits and report findings to management teams.
  • Serve as the primary quality contact for OEM customers and manage day-to-day customer quality requirements.
  • Analyze returned products and drive quality and design improvement initiatives.
  • Prepare and submit PPAP documentation and International Material Data System (IMDS) requirements.
  • Participate in OEM project meetings and production reviews to address quality concerns and customer expectations.
  • Facilitate FMEAs, risk assessments, and core quality tool implementation.
  • Support environmental compliance requests, customer surveys, and sustainability-related initiatives.
  • Mentor and support Quality Associates while promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5-7+ years of experience supporting quality management systems and compliance programs.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 requirements.
  • Auditing certifications and at least 5 years of auditing experience.
  • Experience preparing PPAP submissions and working with OEM customers.
  • Strong background in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality systems management.
  • Familiarity with FMEA, risk analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and IMDS processes.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with M3 ERP is a plus.
  • Self-motivated individual with strong decision-making, multitasking, and problem-solving capabilities.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation package with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • High-visibility role with significant impact on quality systems, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
  • Opportunity to work directly with OEM customers and influence company-wide continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborative environment focused on operational excellence, quality leadership, and long-term success.



Contact
Alexander Tveter
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7058411

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
New Haven
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Alexander Tveter
Job Reference
JN-072026-7058411