Quality Compliance Specialist

PennEngineering® • Waterford, MI

7h

About The Position

This position ensures ongoing compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ITAR
requirements by maintaining system documentation, coordinating audits, managing
corrective actions, supporting training, and driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing quality role supporting IATF 16949, ITAR or ISO 9001 compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Quality Engineering, Industrial Technology or related field
• Hands-on experience conducting internal audits and managing corrective actions.
• Previous involvement in ITAR or export compliance program administration.
• Working knowledge of core quality tools: FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, PPAP/APQP
• Experience with document control systems and quality management software.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to analyze and present KPI data
• Strong written documentation skills and the ability to interpret and apply standards requirements
• Experience with quality management system.
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Certified Internal Auditor for IATF or ISO

Responsibilities

• Maintain, control, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) documentation, ensuring alignment with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
• Plan and execute internal audits (process, product, and system), issue audit reports, track nonconformities, and verify corrective actions
• Support management review by preparing inputs such as KPI performance, audit results, customer feedback, risks/opportunities, and supplier performance.
• Support APQP/PPAP deliverables including control plans, FMEAs, MSA, and capability studies
• Manage customer complaints and corrective actions, including containment, root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and effectiveness verification.
• Maintain document control, record retention, and calibration processes for monitoring and measuring equipment
• Administer the Environmental Management System (EMS): aspect/impact analysis, legal requirements, operational controls, and emergency preparedness
• Coordinate EMS audits, corrective actions, and management review inputs.
• Manage ITAR compliance, including controlled data access, visitor and contractor controls, and secure handling of technical information
• Maintain employee compliance training (ITAR, QMS, EMS) and training records.
• Manage export compliance documentation, recordkeeping, and incident escalation according to EMCP requirements
• Provide QMS/EMS/ITAR training and coaching for employees and process owners.
• Track and report quality and environmental KPIs (PPM, audit results, CAR cycle time, EMS objectives)
• Collaborate with Operations and EHS on environmental initiatives, incident tracking, and waste/energy reduction
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level