Quality Management System (QMS) Specialst

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Quality Management System (QMS) Specialist

Summary

We are seeking a QMS Specialist to support our ballistic armor manufacturing sites through strong document control, ISO 9001 and BA9000 internal audit support, and day to day quality system administration.

This role is responsible for keeping QMS documentation accurate, organized, current, and audit-ready while supporting manufacturing quality teams with records, process changes, training documentation, audit preparation, corrective action follow-up, and compliance requirements tied to ballistic armor production.

Responsibilities

• Support ISO 9001 and BA9000 internal audit activities for ballistic armor manufacturing sites, including audit scheduling, evidence gathering, documentation, and follow-up
• Conduct process and documentation audits to verify compliance with QMS requirements, manufacturing procedures, inspection records, and controlled work instructions
• Prepare audit summaries, maintain audit files, document nonconformances, and follow up with owners to ensure corrective actions are completed on time

• Administer the QMS document control process for supported manufacturing sites, ensuring procedures, forms, work instructions, inspection documents, and records are current and accessible
• Process document change requests, route approvals, update revision histories, release controlled documents, archive obsolete documents, and maintain document logs
• Maintain organized electronic and physical quality records, including audit records, training records, inspection-related documents, nonconformance records, and corrective action documentation
• Provide administrative support for QMS training, including tracking completion, maintaining sign-in sheets or training records, and helping ensure employees are trained on current procedures

• Support audit readiness for ballistic armor manufacturing processes, including material traceability, inspection documentation, process controls, and required quality records
• Monitor document updates, standard changes, and site process changes that impact ISO, BA9000, customer, or regulatory quality requirements
• Work closely with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Production teams to keep controlled documents aligned with actual manufacturing and inspection practices
• Track and report basic QMS activity, including open document changes, audit findings, overdue corrective actions, training status, and record completion gaps
• Help standardize document control, audit preparation, recordkeeping, and quality system administration across ballistic armor manufacturing sites
• All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on quality, document control, or manufacturing experience will be considered
• 2-4+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, QMS administration, document control, internal auditing, inspection records, or quality records management
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 required; BA9000, ballistic armor, defense manufacturing, or regulated manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience maintaining controlled documents, quality records, training records, audit files, corrective action logs, and other QMS administrative records
• Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, communication, and ability to support multiple manufacturing sites and priorities
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to multiple sites

Preferred Qualifications

• ISO 9001 internal auditor, lead auditor, or similar audit training
• Experience with ballistic armor, body armor, defense products, composites, textiles, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting document control, inspection documentation, material traceability, lot records, or manufacturing quality records in a multi-site environment
• Basic continuous improvement experience, including Lean, Six Sigma, A3, 5S, standard work, or visual management

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.

All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.