Compliance and Quality Engineer

Polytec Personnel Ltd; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Compliance and Quality Engineer based in Huntingdon. The successful candidate will coordinate compliance across various standards and ensure the business maintains essential certifications. Responsibilities include conducting internal audits, supporting regulatory adherence, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS). Candidates require a relevant degree, strong analytical skills, and a minimum of 2 years in a similar role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance or a similar role.
• Familiarity with QA tools, software, and processes.
• Knowledge of testing processes for complex electrical equipment.
• ASQ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance across HSE, Quality, and Supplier Assurance.
• Ensure processes meet regulatory and safety requirements.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits and accreditations.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Investigate and resolve quality issues.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Troubleshooting abilities

Education

Degree in Quality, Industrial, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

QA tools and software

Job description

Location: Huntingdon (PE29)

Duration: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week - 9am - 5pm

Salary: Competitive

Job Reference: 35972

We are seeking a Compliance and Quality Engineer for our Huntingdon based client. The successful engineer will ensure the business maintains required certifications, manages QMS/HSE systems and remains compliant with evolving standards and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance across HSE, Quality, Supplier Assurance, data protection and accreditations.
• Ensure processes meet regulatory and safety requirements.
• Support material compliance with legal and customer standards.
• Maintain Business Continuity documentation.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits and accreditations.
• Ensure deliverables meet agreed quality standards.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Maintain HSE policies and systems.
• Conduct HSE audits and drive improvements.
• Manage COSHH and waste compliance.

Requirements

• Degree in Quality, Industrial, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent relevant experience).
• 2+ years in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance or a similar role.
• Familiarity with QA tools, software and processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective project management capability.
• Knowledge of testing processes for complex electrical equipment.
• ASQ certification (preferred).
• Able to collaborate effectively across functions, particularly Production and Engineering.
• Able to influence and engage others to drive quality outcomes.
• Strong troubleshooting ability with a focus on maintaining consistent quality standards.