Quality Management System (QMS) Engineer – Electronics Manufacturing

Confidential Recruiting Partners; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; 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

Confidential Recruiting Partners is seeking a QMS Engineer to maintain and improve the Quality Management System in alignment with ISO standards and customer requirements. This onsite role leads internal and external audits, supports certification cycles, and drives corrective actions across the Fort Worth, TX facility.

You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to strengthen quality performance, manage ECR/ECO processes, and oversee audit evidence, records, and CAPA

Qualifications

• Experience leading 8D, CAPA and root-cause investigations.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional quality initiatives.
• Experience with ECR/ECO and engineering change control.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience performing internal audits and supporting external audits.
• 5+ years in product or quality engineering in manufacturing.
• 2+ years leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit programs and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Maintain ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and QC080000 compliance.
• Coordinate external certification activities with third-party bodies.
• Facilitate Management Review Meetings and documentation.
• Support ECO status meetings and review ECR/ECO documents.
• Lead corrective actions and root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate with product engineering, manufacturing, and operations to resolve quality issues.

Skills

8D CAPA RCA leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Auditing skills

ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 knowledge

ECR/ECO processes

Strong communication

Tools

Minitab

Quality management software

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