Quality Systems Lead: QMS, Audits & Continuous Improvement

Gestamp; Union (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp seeks an experienced Quality Systems Engineer to lead and maintain the QMS, ensuring compliance with IATF standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. This role collaborates with customers, suppliers, auditors, and leadership to drive continuous improvement across the organization.

The position focuses on managing audits, CAPA processes, and training programs while supporting product development and supplier quality initiatives to enhance overall quality performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related field; OR Associate degree with quality systems experience.
• Experience in manufacturing and quality systems management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and Operations Manual.
• Lead and coordinate internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Analyze audit findings, customer complaints, surveys, and other quality data to drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote customer requirements and quality awareness across all departments.
• Develop and deliver QMS and quality system training programs.
• Support non-conforming product disposition activities.
• Assist with new certification initiatives and supplier quality programs.
• Build strong customer relationships and address quality system concerns.
• Support product development activities and assess impacts on the QMS.
• Evaluate regulatory compliance within the organization and supplier base.
• Prepare materials and participate in Management Review meetings.
• Recommend system improvements and training opportunities to enhance performance.

Skills

Quality systems

CAPA

Root cause analysis

Excel

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/mathematics

Associate degree with quality systems experience

Job description

Gestamp seeks an experienced Quality Systems Engineer to lead and maintain the QMS, ensuring compliance with IATF standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. This role collaborates with customers, suppliers, auditors, and leadership to drive continuous improvement across the organization.

The position focuses on managing audits, CAPA processes, and training programs while supporting product development and supplier quality initiatives to enhance overall quality performance.