Senior QMS Engineer: ISO 9001 & Audit Lead

Universal Instruments Corporation; Town of Conklin (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus strategies

401k retirement contribution matching

Health savings options

Flexible spending options

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Universal Instruments Corporation seeks a quality leader to uphold and improve product and process quality by analyzing data, leading internal audits, and ensuring ISO 9001:2026 compliance. You will drive a Total Quality mindset, involving employees in the quality process to boost product quality and efficiency.

The role requires 5–7 years in a technical/manufacturing setting, a Lead Auditor certification, and strong knowledge of quality tools and Lean Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• BS degree in business or technical discipline with 5–7 years of experience, or an assoc. degree with 8–10 years.
• Certified Lead Auditor in ISO 9001:2015; IATF16949 experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Cross-functional project management experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages all Quality Management System processes across product development, sales, manufacturing, delivery and service.
• Leads internal quality audit planning, execution, and reporting for ISO 9001 compliance.
• Facilitates external audits by Registrar and customers.
• Coordinates CAPA system for timely issue identification and resolution.
• Projects manage Quality System improvements, including OBQ issues.
• Drives business process improvements with cross-functional teams.
• Trains and mentors employees in basic quality tools (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa).
• Analyzes Field Quality metrics to identify improvement opportunities and escalation paths.

Skills

Quality tools

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Facilitation

Communication

Education

BS degree in business or technical discipline

Associate’s degree + 8–10 years experience

Tools

8D problem solving

5-Why

Ishikawa diagrams

Job description

Universal Instruments Corporation seeks a quality leader to uphold and improve product and process quality by analyzing data, leading internal audits, and ensuring ISO 9001:2026 compliance. You will drive a Total Quality mindset, involving employees in the quality process to boost product quality and efficiency.

The role requires 5–7 years in a technical/manufacturing setting, a Lead Auditor certification, and strong knowledge of quality tools and Lean Six Sigma.