Quality Systems Lead – ISO/IATF Audits & CI

Umicore AG & Co. KG; Nysa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore Battery Materials in Nysa, Poland, seeks a Quality Engineer - QMS to maintain and improve the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949. You will coordinate audits, manage nonconformities, and drive continuous improvement across functions.

You will lead documentation efforts, KPI analysis, and training to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction, with strong emphasis on audit readiness and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required in a technical field.
• Minimum 7 years in Quality Management, automotive preferred, with at least 5 years in similar role.
• Solid knowledge of QMS ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Certified IATF 16949 Internal Auditor and VDA 6.3 Auditor.
• Strong knowledge of PPAP, MSA, SPC, 8D, FMEA.
• Experience in developing and maintaining documentation.
• Proven experience coordinating audits and driving improvements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder skills.
• Fluent in English; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, maintain, and improve QMS per ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Plan, coordinate, and represent during audits and customer inspections.
• Manage audit nonconformities and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare documentation for audits and management reviews.
• Coordinate Annual Management Reviews and mentor Internal Auditors.
• Monitor, analyze, and report Quality KPIs.
• Oversee Internal Audits and Layered Process Audits for continuous improvement.
• Develop and supervise QMS documentation and processes.
• Ensure policies meet customer requirements and objectives.
• Promote quality awareness and customer-specific requirements.
• Deliver training and prepare materials for compliance.
• Lead cost-saving and process optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support objectives.
• Participate in Safety, Environmental, and Energy management systems.

Skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

IATF 16949 knowledge

IATF 16949 Internal Auditor

VDA 6.3 Auditor

Quality tools: PPAP, MSA, SPC, 8D, FME

Audits and CAPA

Analytical problem solving

Interpersonal & communication skills

English proficiency

MS Office

Driving licence (Category B)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality Management, or related technical field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Umicore Battery Materials in Nysa, Poland, seeks a Quality Engineer - QMS to maintain and improve the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949. You will coordinate audits, manage nonconformities, and drive continuous improvement across functions.

You will lead documentation efforts, KPI analysis, and training to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction, with strong emphasis on audit readiness and cross-functional collaboration.