Role highlightsQMS SpecialistLocation:SpainDepartment:GMO – Manufacturing AssuranceReports to:Global QMS ManagerEmployment type:PermanentWorkplace model:On-siteEmployment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)Why this role mattersTheQuality Management System (QMS) Specialist/engineeris responsible for implementation of the ICEYEs Quality Management System in our Valencia production unit to ensure consistent delivery of products and services that meet customer, regulatory, and industry standards. In this role you will partner closely with production, supply chain, Health and safety teams to ensure that our processes are aligned with business goals and embedded into daily practices.
This role will report to the Integral Quality Management System (QMS) manager and operate as a standalone position within the Spain facility.
Who We AreICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy, day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.
As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring including oil-spill detection, and finance,



contributing to global security and community resilience.
ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.
Your day-to-day responsibilitiesEnsure ICEYE Quality Management System is fully implemented in our Valencia facilityDrive ICEYE production framework maturity increase in Valencia
- be the subject matter expert for QMS, QA, Support Health and safety and environmental topics.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and industry requirements, serve as the main point of contact for auditors and certification bodies.
Act as an internal auditor in our internal process audits covering quality and supporting EHS topics.
Ensure controlled documentation rigor in Valencia operationsDefine 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.
What we’re looking forMust haves:5+ years in quality, engineering, operations, compliance, or process improvement roles.
Strong experience with digital QMS systems and data-driven improvement methods.
Strong knowledge of QMS standards (ISO 9001 required; AS9100, AQAP2110,



PECALor similar beneficial)Experience with quality tools and risk management (RCA, CAPA, FMEA, PDCA, risk assessments).
Audit experience, either as an internal auditor or supporting external certificationAdaptability and a real willingness to learn; comfortable in a fast-paced, agile production environment where processes are still taking shapeExcellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to drive cross-functional alignment and work independently with minimal supervisionProfessional fluency in both English and SpanishNice to haves:Degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, or related field.
Knowledge of AS9100, AQAP 2110, PECAL, or ISO 27001Multi-site or international corporate experienceBackground in defence tech, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or automotiveExperience with quality tools and risk management methods (RCA, CAPA, FMEA, PDCA, risk assessments). If you bring the right mindset, we can build these with you.
Application ProcessTA interviewHiring Manager video interviewHome task + task review interviewFinal onsite interviewsWorking at ICEYEAt ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.
How We Work (Our Values)Make the impossible possible:We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.
Be curious:Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critical

📌 Qms Specialist (Madrid)
🏢 ICEYE
📍 Madrid