IT Quality Engineer

Infotel-Uk; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Hybrid remote work

25 days holiday

Training and Career Progression

Job summary

Infotel UK is seeking an IT Quality Engineer to bridge production operations and digital infrastructure in a modern manufacturing environment. You will assure IT/OT systems reliability, compliance, and performance across MES, ERP, SCADA and IoT.

You will design test plans, lead validation activities, manage change control, and work with OT, Automation, and Systems teams to prevent downtime and support Industry 4.0 initiatives. Hybrid remote options available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an IT Quality Engineer in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of MES/SCADA/ERP systems and IoT frameworks.
• Experience with software testing, system validation lifecycles, and QA methodologies (GAMP 5, V-Model).

Responsibilities

• Establish QA and system validation protocols for shop-floor IT systems (MES/ERP/SCADA/IoT).
• Ensure IT compliance with ISO 9001, GAMP 5, ISO 27001 and data integrity guidelines.
• Lead RCA and CAPA for IT outages and data synchronization issues.
• Collaborate with OT, Automation, and Systems teams to validate software updates and data pipelines.
• Design automated and manual test plans for manufacturing software and edge computing solutions.
• Monitor availability and data latency across manufacturing lines to drive Industry 4.0 improvements.
• Manage IT Change Control to avoid production downtime.

Skills

QA Engineer

Manufacturing IT/OT

System Validation

ISO 9001

Education

BSc/HND in Computer Science

Industrial IT related degree

Tools

MES

SCADA

ERP (SAP)

ITIL

GAMP 5

Job description

We are seeking an IT Quality Engineer with a strong background in manufacturing environments to bridge the gap between our production operations and digital infrastructure. In this role, you will ensure the reliability, compliance, and performance of the IT, OT (Operational Technology), and software systems driving our automated manufacturing facilities.

You will validate digital shop-floor systems, oversee system integrations (MES, ERP, SCADA), and establish quality assurance protocols for manufacturing IT infrastructure, ensuring zero downtime and strict adherence to industrial digital standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and execute Quality Assurance (QA) and system validation protocols for shop-floor IT systems, including MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), ERP, SCADA, and IoT devices.
• Ensure IT compliance with manufacturing industry regulations (e.g. ISO 9001, GAMP 5, ISO 27001, 21 CFR Part 11) and data integrity guidelines.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and CAPA for IT system outages, data synchronization failures, or automated line disruptions.
• Collaborate with OT, Automation, and Systems Engineering teams to validate software updates, digital twin integrations, and PLC-to-IT data pipelines.
• Design automated and manual test plans for custom manufacturing software, shop-floor applications, and industrial edge computing solutions.
• Monitor system availability, data latency, and digital quality metrics across manufacturing lines to support Industry 4.0 continuous improvement.
• Manage IT Change Control processes, ensuring software patches, system upgrades, and hardware deployments do not interrupt active production.

• Proven experience as an IT Quality Engineer, Systems Validation Engineer, or Quality Assurance Specialist within a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing IT/OT architecture (MES, SCADA, ERP systems like SAP, industrial networks, and IoT frameworks).
• Practical knowledge of software testing, automated test scripts, and system validation lifecycle frameworks (e.g. GAMP 5, V-Model).
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality standards (ISO 9001) and IT service/security management frameworks (ITIL, ISO 27001).
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why) applied to IT system failures and software defects.
• Strong ability to translate complex manufacturing shop-floor requirements into technical IT quality specifications.
• Education: BSc/HND in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Industrial IT, or a related technical discipline.
• Certifications (Desirable): ISTQB Advanced, ITIL Foundation, Lean Six Sigma, or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

What we offer

• A company culture based on respect, transparency, and equality.
• Flexible work hours and hybrid remote work.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Training and Career Progression

Sharing the culture

Infotel is an equal opportunity employer, and we pride ourselves on our diversity. That includes your gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, or disability status.

We have an incredible team ethic; we work together to consistently deliver for our clients. We host after-work gatherings and other in-house events to ensure our team members develop strong relationships and enjoy their work environment.

Join the Infotel UK Team!