Hybrid QMS Manager

at ICEYE

• Job title: QMS Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Espoo, Finland

About the role

• QMS Manager managing quality management systems to ensure standards and compliance at ICEYE. Collaborating with engineering and production for operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Owns the structure, documentation, and effectiveness of ICEYE Quality Management Systems
• Ensures compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, customer-specific requirements).
• Develops and executes the QMS strategy and improvement roadmap.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and industry requirements; serve as the main point of contact for auditors and certification bodies.
• Design, document, and optimize core business processes; facilitate process mapping and continuous improvement activities.
• Plan and manage internal audit programs; coordinate external audits and ensure timely corrective action closure.
• Maintain controlled documentation, change control processes, and system lifecycle management.
• Define and track quality KPIs; prepare and present regular performance reports to leadership.
• Provide training and coaching on QMS processes, standards, and quality tools; promote a culture of quality throughout the organization.

Requirements

• 5+ years in quality, engineering, operations, compliance, or process improvement roles.
• Degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, or related field.
• Strong experience with digital QMS systems and data-driven improvement methods.
• Strong knowledge of QMS standards (ISO 9001 required; AS9100 or similar beneficial).
• Experience with quality tools and risk management (RCA, CAPA, FMEA, PDCA, risk assessments).
• Audit experience; Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive cross-functional alignment and continuous improvement.
• Key Skills
• Ability to work under pressure and in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong process management experience and facilitation skills
• Proficiency in quality management systems and related software tools
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication, training, and leadership abilities

Benefits

• A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Occupational healthcare, occupational, and accident insurance
• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
• Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
• Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus