Quality Management System Engineer – Electronics Manufacturing

Confidential Recruiting Partners; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Professional Development & Training

Job summary

A Fort Worth, TX area manufacturer is looking for a QMS Engineer to maintain and improve the Quality Management System, ensuring ISO and customer requirements are met. The role leads audits, supports certifications, and drives corrective actions across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Key tasks include leading 8D/CAPA investigations, coordinating ECR/ECO activities, and ensuring regulatory evidence and records meet expectations. Onsite position with travel for audits as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading 8D, CAPA, and root‑cause investigations.
• Proven ability to drive internal audits and support external/customer audits.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and related QMS standards.
• Familiarity with ECR/ECO and engineering change control processes.
• Proficiency with quality management software and statistical tools.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit programs and close findings.
• Maintain ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and QC080000 compliance.
• Coordinate external certification activities with third‑party bodies.
• Prepare documentation and facilitate Management Review Meetings.

Skills

Audit leadership

8D/CAPA/root-cause

Cross-functional leadership

Documentation & PM

Internal/external audits

Minitab & statistics

ISO 9001/IATF 16949 knowledge

Quality software

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Our client is seeking a QMS Engineer to be responsible for maintaining, improving, and ensuring compliance of the organization's Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO standards and customer requirements. This role leads internal and external audit activities, supports certification cycles, drives corrective actions, and partners closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to strengthen quality performance across the facility.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Responsibilities:

Quality Management System Ownership

• Lead internal audit programs and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and QC080000 standards.
• Coordinate external certification activities with accredited third‑party bodies.
• Facilitate Management Review Meetings and prepare required documentation.

Audit & Compliance Management

• Oversee UL‑related safety compliance processes.
• Conduct ESD compliance audits and manage certification activities.
• Prepare for and support customer audits, including on‑site assessments.
• Ensure audit evidence, records, and corrective actions meet regulatory expectations.

Corrective Actions & Root Cause Analysis

• Lead structured problem‑solving activities (8D, CAPA, SCAR)
• Track nonconformances, trends, and quality metrics using statistical tools.
• Perform root‑cause investigations and verify effectiveness of implemented actions.

Engineering Change Control

• Support line qualification and process validation activities.
• Coordinate weekly ECO status meetings and ensure timely closure of actions.
• Review Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO)

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and QMS enhancements.
• Provide feedback on quality risks, process gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with product engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to resolve quality issues.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• All education levels considered.
• Experience with engineering change control processes (ECR/ECO)
• Demonstrated ability to lead 8D, CAPA, and root‑cause investigations.
• Strong communication, documentation, and project‑management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, cross‑functional environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and related QMS standards.
• Proficiency with Minitab, statistical analysis, and quality management software.
• 2+ years leading cross‑functional quality initiatives or supervising technical teams.
• Hands‑on experience conducting internal audits and supporting external/customer audits.
• 5+ years of experience in product engineering or quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills:

• ISO Lead Auditor Certification.
• CQE (Certified Quality Engineer)
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Experience with UL safety and ESD compliance.

Working Conditions:

• PPE provided as required.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional travel for audits or certification activities.
• Combination of office and production‑floor environments.
• Standing and walking required during audits and inspections.

Benefits & Perks:

• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities