Quality Management Systems (QMS) Engineer

Ultimate Staffing Services; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services is seeking a Quality Management Systems (QMS) Engineer in Milpitas, CA to lead and continuously improve the QMS across NPI and sustaining manufacturing operations. The role requires auditing, quality systems expertise, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience in electronics quality environments, a strong CAPA background, and familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5–10 years in quality management/quality systems in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience supporting regulatory certifications and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve Quality Management System to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001.
• Plan and conduct internal/external audits for compliance.
• Manage CAPA process with root cause investigations and effectiveness verification.
• Maintain document control to ensure audit-readiness.
• Provide training on quality standards and best practices.
• Monitor KPIs and drive defect reduction and process improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and QA teams to embed quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with changing regulatory and customer requirements.
• Oversee calibration programs and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality reviews.

Skills

Auditing

Quality systems

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Project

Job description

Quality Management Systems (QMS) Engineer (JN -072026-426435) Milpitas, California

Salary: USD120000 - USD140000 per year + Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

We are seeking a Quality Management Systems (QMS) Engineer to join a client in Milpitas. The role is with a contract manufacturing client. This person will lead and continuously improve the Quality Management System across both New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining manufacturing operations. This role will ensure compliance with industry standards including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001 , while driving quality excellence throughout our electronics contract manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong auditing, quality systems, and continuous improvement experience, with the ability to partner effectively across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer-facing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Quality Management Systems in compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Plan, conduct, and lead internal, external, customer, and supplier audits to ensure ongoing compliance and readiness.
• Manage the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process, including root cause investigations, corrective action implementation, and effectiveness verification.
• Maintain document control processes to ensure quality documentation is accurate, current, accessible, and audit-ready.
• Deliver training and guidance on quality standards, procedures, and best practices to promote a culture of quality across the organization.
• Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics and KPIs, driving initiatives to reduce defects, improve process performance, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to integrate quality requirements throughout product development and production processes.
• Ensure organizational compliance with changing regulatory, customer, and industry requirements.
• Oversee equipment calibration programs and ensure timely corrective actions for any identified deficiencies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing industry-standard quality methodologies and tools.
• Participate in customer quality reviews, certification audits, and management review activities.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• 5-10 years of quality management or quality systems experience within an electronics manufacturing or electronics contract manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing Quality Management Systems and supporting regulatory and certification audits.
• Experience working within NPI and high-volume production environments preferred.

Certifications

• Lead Auditor certifications in IATF 16949, ISO 13485, and/or ISO 14001 strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including:
  • 8D Problem Solving
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Continuous Improvement methodologies

Communication & Problem Solving

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to identify complex quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent quality certification.
• Lead Auditor certification in ISO 14001.
• Auditor certification or experience with ISO 13485, IATF 16949, and ISO 45001.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ITAR regulations.
• Experience supporting aerospace, medical device, automotive, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.