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: Quantum computing has emerged as one of the most influential paradigms capable of transforming computational processes that struggle under classical limitations. In recent years, hybrid quantum–classical algorithms have gained significant attention for their ability to leverage the strengths of both architectures, especially within the Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) era. This research paper explores a quantum-enhanced optimization framework designed to improve machine learning model performance through parameterized quantum circuits (PQCs). The goal of this study is to provide a practical, scalable approach that can be integrated into existing machine learning workflows without requiring fully developed fault-tolerant quantum hardware. The proposed framework uses classical preprocessing to encode data into quantum states, followed by quantum transformations that explore richer feature spaces due to quantum superposition and entanglement. A classical optimizer then updates the quantum circuit parameters based on measurement results, forming an end-to-end feedback loop. This hybrid model aims to demonstrate improved optimization efficiency, reduction in loss-function plateaus, and better generalization for specific ML tasks involving small to medium-sized datasets. This paper provides a comprehensive investigation of methodology, literature background, and experimental reasoning with statistical analysis, along with conceptual diagrams illustrating system architecture and circuit layouts. The outcomes further strengthen the viability of hybrid quantum–classical computation as a promising direction for advanced machine learning systems.