Quality Management systems engineer - New Haven County

Michael Page; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Quality Management Systems Engineer to lead ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 programs. You will conduct audits, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to raise process performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing quality, expertise in PPAP/FMEA/IMDS, and strong leadership and communication skills for OEM quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in Quality Systems/Quality Engineering within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and audits.
• Experience with PPAP, FMEA, IMDS and OEM quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain Quality Management Systems including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 compliance programs.
• Plan, conduct, and manage internal and external audits while driving CAPAs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and system performance.
• Manage OEM customer quality requirements and quality improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate root cause analysis, FMEA, risk assessments, and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

QMS

Auditing

Root Cause Analysis

PPAP

FMEA

IMDS

Lean

Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Quality

Job description

Join a leading manufacturer as a Quality Management Systems Engineer, leading ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 compliance, internal and external audits, OEM quality initiatives, and continuous improvement programs across the organization. This is a high-impact quality engineering and quality systems leadership opportunity for professionals with expertise in auditing, PPAP, FMEA, root cause analysis, and manufacturing quality management systems

My client is a well-established manufacturing organization known for producing high-quality products and maintaining strong customer relationships across demanding industries.

The company is committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and maintaining world-class quality standards through robust management systems and process controls.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Management Systems professional seeking to make a measurable impact within a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

Description

The Key responsibilities of the QMS Engineer are:

• Lead and maintain Quality Management Systems including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 compliance programs.
• Plan, conduct, and manage internal and external audits while driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional manufacturing, engineering, and operational teams to improve processes and system performance.
• Manage OEM customer quality requirements, customer concerns, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate root cause analysis, FMEA activities, risk assessments, and continuous improvement projects.
• Support PPAP documentation, IMDS submissions, environmental compliance efforts, and customer-facing quality activities.

Profile

The Successful QMS Engineer will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Systems, Quality Engineering, or Quality Management within a manufacturing environment
• Strong expertise with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards and implementation.
• Hands-on experience conducting audits, managing corrective actions, and driving compliance initiatives.
• Working knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, IMDS, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and OEM quality processes.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Job Offer

On offer for the QMS Engineer are:

• Competitive compensation package with opportunities for long-term career growth.
• High-impact Quality Management Systems leadership position with significant organizational visibility.
• Opportunity to lead ISO, IATF, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety compliance initiatives.
• Collaborative manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Exposure to OEM customers, advanced quality tools, and strategic process improvement projects.
• Stable and growing organization that values technical expertise, professional development, and employee contributions.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.