QMS Engineer
Lead quality systems and compliance programs
- 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.
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.
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.
Job summary
- Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
- Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
- Location
New Haven
- Contract Type
Permanent
- Consultant name
Alexander Tveter
- Job Reference
JN-072026-7058411