QMS Specialist

ICEYE; Valencia; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE Valencia is seeking a QMS Specialist to implement and maintain the Quality Management System in our Valencia production unit, ensuring products and services meet customer, regulatory, and industry standards. You will collaborate with production, supply chain, and HSE teams to embed quality into daily practice.

Reporting to the Global QMS Manager, you will lead audits, manage controlled documentation, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement with data-driven methods.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quality, engineering, operations, compliance, or process improvement roles.
• Strong experience with digital QMS systems and data-driven improvement methods.
• Strong knowledge of QMS standards (ISO 9001 required; AS9100, AQAP2110, PECAL or similar beneficial).
• Experience with quality tools and risk management (RCA, CAPA, FMEA, PDCA, risk assessments).
• Audit experience, either as an internal auditor or supporting external certification.
• Adaptability and a real willingness to learn; comfortable in a fast-paced, agile production environment where processes are still taking shape.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive cross-functional alignment and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional fluency in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ICEYE Quality Management System is fully implemented in our Valencia facility.
• Drive ICEYE production framework maturity increase in Valencia - be the subject matter expert for QMS, QA, Support Health and safety and environmental topics.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and industry requirements, serve as the main point of contact for auditors and certification bodies.
• Act as an internal auditor in our internal process audits covering quality and supporting EHS topics.
• Ensure controlled documentation rigor in Valencia operations.
• Define and track quality KPIs; prepare and present regular performance reports to leadership.
• Provide training and coaching on QMS processes, standards, and quality tools; promote a culture of quality throughout the organization.

Skills

QMS systems

Data-driven improvement

ISO 9001

AS9100

Auditing

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Role highlights

• QMS Specialist
• Location: Spain
• Department: GMO – Manufacturing Assurance
• Reports to: Global QMS Manager
• Employment type: Permanent
• Workplace model: On-site
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Why this role matters

The Quality Management System (QMS) Specialist/engineer is responsible for implementation of the ICEYEs Quality Management System in our Valencia production unit to ensure consistent delivery of products and services that meet customer, regulatory, and industry standards. In this role you will partner closely with production, supply chain, Health and safety teams to ensure that our processes are aligned with business goals and embedded into daily practices.

This role will report to the Global Quality Management System (QMS) manager and operate as a standalone position within the Spain facility.

Who We Are

ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy, day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.

As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring including oil-spill detection, and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.

ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Ensure ICEYE Quality Management System is fully implemented in our Valencia facility
• Drive ICEYE production framework maturity increase in Valencia - be the subject matter expert for QMS, QA, Support Health and safety and environmental topics.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and industry requirements, serve as the main point of contact for auditors and certification bodies.
• Act as an internal auditor in our internal process audits covering quality and supporting EHS topics.
• Ensure controlled documentation rigor in Valencia operations
• Define and track quality KPIs; prepare and present regular performance reports to leadership.
• Provide training and coaching on QMS processes, standards, and quality tools; promote a culture of quality throughout the organization.

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• 5+ years in quality, engineering, operations, compliance, or process improvement roles.
• Strong experience with digital QMS systems and data-driven improvement methods.
• Strong knowledge of QMS standards (ISO 9001 required; AS9100, AQAP2110, PECAL or similar beneficial)
• Experience with quality tools and risk management (RCA, CAPA, FMEA, PDCA, risk assessments).
• Audit experience, either as an internal auditor or supporting external certification
• Adaptability and a real willingness to learn; comfortable in a fast-paced, agile production environment where processes are still taking shape
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to drive cross-functional alignment and work independently with minimal supervision
• Professional fluency in both English and Spanish

Nice to haves:

• Degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, or related field.
• Knowledge of AS9100, AQAP 2110, PECAL, or ISO 27001
• Multi-site or international corporate experience
• Background in defence tech, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or automotive
• Experience with quality tools and risk management methods (RCA, CAPA, FMEA, PDCA, risk assessments). If you bring the right mindset, we can build these with you.

Application Process

• TA interview
• Hiring Manager video interview
• Home task + task review interview
• Final onsite interviews

Working at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.

How We Work (Our Values)

• Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.
• Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions.
• See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.
• Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.
• Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.
• Have fun: What we do matters - and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.

We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help.