Qms Manager

Title: QMS Manager

• Department: Global Manufacturing Organization
• Location: Espoo, Finland
• Type of Contract: Permanent
• Working Model: Hybrid
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)

The Mission of the Quality Management System Manager

The Quality Management System Manager ensures that ICEYE’s quality system is embedded in everyday work and delivers real business value. The role exists to make processes clear, usable, and up to date — supporting teams to work efficiently while meeting customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.

By translating quality standards into simple, effective ways of working, the QMS Manager enables continuous improvement, reduces risk, and ensures our Global Manufacturing Organisation can grow sustainably without slowing down or losing control.

Who We Are

ICEYE 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 operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Key Competences

In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:

• Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity.
• Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge.
• Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered.
• Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.
• Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.

What We Offer at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team — which is why your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority.

As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and integrity. ICEYE is a place where your contributions have a visible impact, and where we celebrate success together.

Role Overview

The Quality Management System (QMS) Manager is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving the ICEYEs Quality Management System to ensure consistent delivery of products and services that meet customer, regulatory, and industry standards. In this role you will partner closely with engineering, production, supply chain, and global manufacturing organisation (GMO) leadership teams to ensure that our processes are aligned with business goals and embedded into daily practices.

Key Responsibilities

QMS Ownership & Governance

• 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

Qualifications & Skills

• 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
• Base salary range for this position is [xxxx-xxxx local currency] per month (gross) contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.

Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who may need workplace adjustments. If you require any specific accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know.

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com.