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Quality Systems Engineer - Union, SC

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US Gestamp South Carolina, US, US Gestamp

Date:  Sep 10, 2026

Job Description

Quality Systems Engineer

Location: Union, SC | Gestamp

Join a Global Automotive Leader Driving Quality Excellence

Gestamp is seeking an experienced Quality Systems Engineer to lead and maintain our Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with IATF standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to work closely with customers, suppliers, auditors, and leadership while driving continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Key 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.

Required 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.

Candidates must possess:
IATF 16949 Certified Lead Auditor
VDA 6.3 Certified Auditor
VDA 6.5 Certified Auditor

Skills & Experience
Strong knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing processes.
Experience with CAPA systems and supplier quality management.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and root cause analysis skills.
Strong Excel and technical report-writing capabilities.
Proven ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and process discipline.
Positive, professional, team-oriented mindset.

Why Gestamp?
Join a global automotive manufacturer where you'll play a critical role in ensuring quality excellence, customer satisfaction, and operational performance while helping shape the future of automotive manufacturing.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

- You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.

- This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.

- You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.

- You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.

Join the Gestamp team!

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