Quality Systems & Compliance Specialist

Newell Brands; Winfield, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands in Winfield, Kansas is seeking a Quality Systems & Compliance Specialist to maintain quality systems, documentation, calibration programs, PPAP activities, and measurement system processes to help ensure product quality, audit readiness, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

The role partners with cross-functional teams to identify quality risks, drive improvements using PEAK and other quality tools, supports audits, and provides training on quality procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality, or related function.
• Experience with PPAP, quality documentation, calibration programs, inspection systems, or MSA.
• Working knowledge of PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, PFMEA, MSA, calibration systems, inspection equipment, and basic metrology principles.
• Proficiency with MS Office; Power BI or statistical analysis experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PPAP activities, including submission preparation, validation support, approval tracking, and record maintenance.
• Administer HQMS document control processes, including document creation, revision, approval, distribution, archival, and periodic review.
• Ensure controlled documentation complies with ISO, customer, regulatory, corporate, and site quality system requirements.
• Manage the site calibration program to ensure inspection and test equipment is maintained, calibrated, documented, and compliant.
• Support MSA activities to validate measurement capability and improve data reliability.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and manufacturing process changes by completing applicable quality system requirements.
• Participate in internal, customer, and third-party quality audits; support investigations, corrective actions, preventive actions, and closure of findings.
• Maintain quality system metrics for PPAP, document control, calibration, MSA, audits, and corrective actions.
• Provide training and guidance on quality system procedures, document control, calibration, and measurement system practices.
• Support continuous improvement using PEAK and quality tools to improve process capability, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify quality risks, strengthen standard work, and improve compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organized

Communication

Problem solving

Follow-through

PPAP experience

Quality documentation

MSA experience

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field

Tools

HQMS

Excel

Power BI

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Job Title: Quality Systems & Compliance Specialist

Reports To: Quality Manager
FLSA / Job Class: Full-time Hourly / Non-Exempt
Last Updated: July 1, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Systems & Compliance Specialist is located in Winfield, Kansas, and supports site quality performance by maintaining quality systems, documentation, calibration compliance, PPAP activities, and measurement system processes. This role helps ensure product quality, audit readiness, and compliance with customer, regulatory, corporate, and site requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate PPAP activities, including submission preparation, validation support, approval tracking, and record maintenance.
• Administer HQMS document control processes, including document creation, revision, approval, distribution, archival, and periodic review.
• Ensure controlled documentation complies with applicable ISO, customer, regulatory, corporate, and site quality system requirements.
• Manage the site calibration program to ensure inspection and test equipment is maintained, calibrated, documented, and compliant.
• Support Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities to validate measurement capability and improve data reliability.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and manufacturing process changes by completing applicable quality system requirements.
• Participate in internal, customer, and third-party quality audits; support investigations, corrective actions, preventive actions, and closure of findings.
• Maintain quality system metrics for PPAP, document control, calibration, MSA, audits, and corrective actions.
• Provide training and guidance on quality system procedures, document control, calibration, and measurement system practices.
• Support continuous improvement using PEAK and quality tools to improve process capability, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify quality risks, strengthen standard work, and improve compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality, or a related function preferred.
• Experience with PPAP, quality documentation, calibration programs, inspection systems, or Measurement System Analysis preferred.
• Working knowledge of PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, PFMEA, MSA, calibration systems, inspection equipment, and basic metrology principles.
• Experience with electronic quality or document management systems preferred; HQMS experience a plus.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, product requirements, quality standards, and controlled documents.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and follow-through skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Power BI or statistical analysis experience is a plus.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Quality-focused and detail-oriented; able to maintain accurate records, controlled documents, and compliance evidence.
• Analytical and practical; able to turn quality data, audit results, and system gaps into clear actions.
• Organized and dependable; able to manage multiple priorities across quality systems, audits, documentation, and production support.
• Collaborative and service-oriented; able to support production teams while maintaining quality system discipline.
• Strong ownership, urgency, confidentiality, accuracy, and follow-through.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.