Management Systems Engineer-Seymour Connecticut

Thule Group AB; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Thule Group AB in Seymour, CT seeks a Management Systems Engineer to develop, lead, and maintain ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 programs. You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive improvements, handle OEM quality requirements, conduct audits, and lead corrective actions.

The role emphasizes internal audits, external audits, and PPAP documentation, with a focus on continuous compliance and organizational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality Management is required.
• 5–7 years of audit experience and related certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of management standards and their implementation.
• Excellent PPAP knowledge and submissions; experience with OEMs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the company’s management systems and documents to ISO/IATF standards.
• Lead internal audits and monitor corrective actions.
• Host external audits (compliance, customer, registrar).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.
• Provide training on management systems and control processes.
• Lead OEM project meetings and report quality concerns.

Skills

Auditing

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Tools

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

MS Office (Excel/Word)

M3 system

Job description

Management Systems Engineer-Seymour Connecticut

JOB SUMMARY: Develop, lead and maintain the company’s management systems, standards and procedures (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001). Work with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize areas of improvement, development and corrective/preventative actions, and monitor performance to ensure ongoing compliance and effectiveness. Manage OEM customers and expectations for quality requirements. Manage internal and external quality issues with regards to OEM requirements. Manage environmental requests from customers and Thule products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain the company’s management systems, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Organize, manage and conduct regular internal audits to monitor the performance of the management systems and identify areas of improvement; follow up on corrective actions
• Host external audits (compliance, customer, registrar)
• Maintain the manuals, procedures, and documents; ensure contents are appropriate for the business
• Collaborate with core function teams to continuously identify, improve and prioritize the management systems and drive organization efficiency
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions in response to customer compliants and nonconformances
• Provide training and support to employees on the management systems and control processes
• Conduct layered process audits with levels of management of finished goods and report results.
• Lead person coordinating daily Quality activities for OEM customers.
• Document and analyze returned OEM product and drive quality/design improvements.
• Prepare PPAP and International Material Data System documentation for OEM customers
• Contribute and attend OEM project meetings
• Attend production meetings and report on OEM quality concerns and issues.
• Facilitator of FMEA’s, Risk Analysis and Core Quality tools.
• Support any environmental requests, customer surveys or other requests from customers
• Train and assist Quality Associates in assigned job functions
• Other functions as required and assigned by supervisor.

RECOMMENDED POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, with 5-7 years of experience minimum
• Certification in ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
• 5 years of auditing experience and certifications
• In depth knowledge of management standards and development / implementation of standards, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent PPAP knowledge and submissions
• Excellent communication and strong leadership skills
• Experience with OEMs and portals a plus
• Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and IMDS principles
• Computer literate in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint). Knowledge of M3 system is a plus.
• Self motivated, action oriented individual
• Ability to work independently and as part of team
• Proven skills of multitasking and decision making.
• Good oral and written communication skills

Excellent Benefit package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee discount.

Thule is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We believe in strong team work both within your own team but also across teams. We strive to be an open and curious organization, sharing our knowledge and inspiring one another. Within Thule Group you will find people who have a passion for the products we make and the outdoor company we are. We share the same values and we like to have fun. All of our employees have a joint responsibility to maintain that spirit and contribute to it.

Thule, Inc. requires you to complete an on-line application for any of our job openings. In the event you have a disability in which you are unable to complete the on-line application, please call 1-800-725-6562 for assistance.

Thule is a global sports and outdoor company. We offer high-quality products with smart features and a sustainable design that make it easy for people across the globe to live an active life. Under the motto Bring your life — and with a focus on consumer-driven innovation and long-term sustainability — we develop, manufacture and market products within the product categories Sport & Cargo Carriers (roof racks, roof boxes and carriers for transporting cycling, water and winter sports equipment, and rooftop tents mounted on a car), Active with Kids & Dogs (car seats, strollers, bike trailers, child bike seats and dog transport), RV Products (awnings, bike carriers and tents for RVs and caravans) and Bags & Mounts (backpacks, luggage and performance mounts).

Thule Group has about 3,000 employees at nine production facilities and 35 sales offices worldwide. The Group’s products are sold in 138 markets and in 2025, sales amounted to SEK 10,4 billion.