Quality Specialist (QS)

HELLA; Illinois; On-site; USD 74,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

FORVIA HELLA is seeking a Quality Specialist (QS) to oversee the QMS, assess incoming materials, resolve non-conformities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and improve quality standards. The role focuses on implementing best practices, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of manufacturing QA experience, strong data analysis skills, and familiarity with ISO 9001 and related quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Business, or Engineering-related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience in a Quality Specialist role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Certification of quality control is a strong advantage (ISO 9001 etc.).
• Excellent numerical skills and understanding of data analysis/statistical methods.
• Experience with quality management systems and conducting quality system audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement the quality management system (QMS) in line with quality standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform regular quality assessments on all incoming materials from vendors.
• Ensure that all non-conformities are addressed and resolved.
• Interact with cross-functional teams to maintain and enhance quality standards.
• Design, develop, and implement best quality practices for product development.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain procedures and standards.

Skills

Quality assurance methodologies

Data analysis

MS Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Business, or Engineering-related field

Tools

Quality management systems

Job description

Quality Specialist (QS)

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier.As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performancelighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle SolutionsBusiness Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spareparts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles.With currently around 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company isactive worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscalyear 2025.

YOUR TASKS

• Oversee and implement the quality management system (QMS) in line with the company's quality standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform regular quality assessments on all incoming materials from vendors and ensure they meet the company's requirements and standards.
• Ensure that all non-conformities are immediately addressed and resolved.
• Interact with cross-functional teams to ensure that company-wide quality standards are maintained and enhanced.
• Design, develop, and implement best quality practices and processes for product developments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement and maintain procedures, standards, systems, and procedures that comply with the company and industry quality standards.
• Maintain all controlled document files and test records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor statistical method reporting and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Assist in quality audits and follow up to ensure that corrective actions have been effectively implemented.
• Coordinate with the training department to ensure that all employees are trained on quality systems, regulations, and safety procedures.
• Monitor risk management activities and perform regular audits to ensure that standards are being adhered to.
• Participate in failure analysis and investigation, reporting the findings to the relevant team, and proposing appropriate corrective measures.
• Monitor and manage the Customer Feedback Program, ensuring that all customer complaints are handled professionally and swiftly.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Salary Range: $73,500-$78,000
• Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Business, or Engineering-related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience in a Quality Specialist role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality-assurance methodologies, tools, and standards.
• Understanding of industry's regulations, standards, and its latest trends are also highly desirable.
• Certification of quality control is a strong advantage (ISO 9001 etc.).
• Excellent numerical skills and understanding of data analysis/statistical methods.
• Experience with quality management systems and conducting quality system audits.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel for data analysis, and other quality system applications.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and work in a team environment.

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture.

We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.