Quality Management System Engineer

MBI; Tennessee; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Malibu Boats is seeking a QMS Engineer to lead the Quality Management System at the Malibu Boats manufacturing facility. You will implement, maintain, and continuously improve the QMS and serve as the SME for quality system requirements, document control, audits, and training.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, and Quality to ensure quality standards and documentation are applied consistently, support enterprise quality initiatives, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Quality Systems, QA, QA Engineering or manufacturing.
• Experience maintaining a Quality Management System in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience conducting audits and managing corrective action processes.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949; Lead Auditor cert preferred.
• CQE or CQA certifications preferred; strong project, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer site QMS processes, procedures, forms, and records.
• Ensure quality documentation is current, controlled, and accessible.
• Support enterprise quality standards and document control at the facility.
• Lead deployment of QMS processes and track milestones.
• Coordinate QMS training and verify training completion.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and manage CAPA processes.
• Monitor quality metrics and communicate trends to leadership.
• Audit planning, execution, and tracking of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Ops, Eng, and HR to integrate quality into processes.

Skills

Quality Mgmt Systems

Document Control

Auditing

CAPA

Quality Improvement

Project Coordination

Data Analysis

Training & Facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, or related field

CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) preferred

Lead Auditor certification preferred

Tools

QMS software

Document control systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Malibu TN - LOUDON, TN 37774, Summary

The QMS Engineer is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) at the Malibu Boats manufacturing facility. This position serves as the local subject matter expert for quality system requirements, document control, audits, corrective actions, training, and compliance activities.

The QMS Engineer works closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Quality teams to ensure established quality standards, procedures, and documentation are consistently applied and sustained throughout the facility. This role supports enterprise quality initiatives, site-level quality improvement efforts, and continuous improvement activities while ensuring compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System Administration

• Maintain and coordinate all site QMS processes, procedures, work instructions, forms, and records in alignment with enterprise-wide QMS roadmap implementation roadmap.
• Ensure quality documentation remains current, properly controlled, and accessible to applicable personnel.
• Support implementation of enterprise quality standards, policies, and procedures at the facility.
• Monitor compliance with document control and records retention requirements.
• Partner with department leaders to update and improve quality-related documentation.

Deployment & Implementation

• Lead the strategic deployment of QMS processes and systems across all facilities and business units.
• Develop and execute implementation roadmaps, timelines, and milestone tracking for QMS rollouts.
• Partner with site-level quality leaders to ensure successful adoption and sustainability of QMS standards.
• Identify and resolve barriers to effective QMS deployment, driving continuous alignment and improvement.

Training & Capability Building

• Coordinate QMS training programs for new and existing employees.
• Maintain training records and verify completion of required quality training.
• Develop training materials and support department-specific quality education needs.
• Coach supervisors and employees on quality system requirements and best practices.
• Support quality awareness initiatives that strengthen a culture of quality ownership.

Corrective Action & Continuous Improvement

• Facilitate root cause analysis activities using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Manage CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) processes and closure tracking.
• Support improvement projects aimed at reducing defects, process variation, and quality risks.
• Track quality system performance metrics and communicate trends to facility leadership.
• Promote proactive quality practices that prevent issues before they occur.

Audit & Compliance

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct internal quality system audits.
• Assist with external audits, customer audits, and certification activities.
• Track audit findings and ensure corrective actions are completed in a timely manner.
• Verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor compliance to established procedures and quality requirements throughout the facility.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Human Resources to ensure quality requirements are integrated into facility processes.
• Participate in management reviews and quality performance discussions.
• Support implementation of enterprise quality initiatives and system improvements.
• Serve as the primary site contact for QMS-related questions and activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting or maintaining a Quality Management System in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience conducting audits and managing corrective action processes.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 standards; Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) preferred.
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, training, and facilitation abilities.
• Proficiency with QMS software, document control systems, and data analytics tools.

Competencies

• Quality Management Systems
• Document Control
• Internal Auditing
• Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Root Cause Analysis
• Regulatory and Standards Compliance
• Process Improvement
• Project Coordination
• Training and Facilitation
• Data Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Communication and Influence

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N
Sits hours
Stands hours
Walks hours
Drives hours
Employee Lifts and/or Carries: type amount of weight in each area
Maximum: 50 (lbs) Frequently: 20 (lbs) Occasionally: 35 (lbs)
Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities:
Simple Grasping: Right, Left,
Pushing/Pulling: Right, Left,
Fine Manipulation: Right, Left,
Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities:
Right: Left:
Employee is required to perform these activities:
Bending At Waist:
Squatting:
Climbing Ladders, Stairs:
Kneeling On Ground:
Reaching Above Shoulder:

Work Environment

• Typical 10-hour workdays based upon facility.
• Typical 4- or 5-day work week schedule based upon facility and schedule loading.
• Overtime is occasional to frequent based on a number of factors.
• Required to work indoors and outdoors, year-round and in all weather conditions.
• May be required to work during production shutdowns or other “off-schedule” periods to conduct special activities.
• Safety glasses required while in production areas
• Other PPE may be required based on specific projects.