Quality Compliance & Continuous Improvement Specialist

Goodwin Recruiting; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Quality Compliance Specialist to strengthen quality programs across multiple production facilities. You will lead audits, manage QMS processes, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a science field and 2+ years of quality or compliance experience in manufacturing. Proficiency with ISO 9001/IATF 16949, MS Office, and the use of AI tools to enhance workflows is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science or related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience supporting quality systems or compliance in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar quality standards.
• Excellent communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable using AI tools to improve workflow efficiency.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment with PPE and lifting up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for the Quality Management System, ensuring compliant processes.
• Coordinate and lead internal, supplier, customer, and third-party audits and track findings.
• Maintain quality documentation, SOPs, and document control practices.
• Partner with Operations, Purchasing, and other departments to improve supplier quality.
• Support calibration programs, MSA/GR&R, APQP, PPAP, and FMEA initiatives.
• Prepare customer compliance documentation and quality metrics.
• Provide guidance and training on quality standards and auditing practices.
• Identify opportunities to reduce risk and strengthen quality performance.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

Process improvement

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Quality Compliance Specialist to strengthen quality programs across multiple production facilities. You will lead audits, manage QMS processes, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a science field and 2+ years of quality or compliance experience in manufacturing. Proficiency with ISO 9001/IATF 16949, MS Office, and the use of AI tools to enhance workflows is preferred.