Lead Quality Engineer – QMS & Continuous Improvement

Apex Resource Management; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A Lead Quality Engineer – Quality Management Systems (QMS) is sought to own and sustain the plant's quality management system, ensuring ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 alignment. The role supports audits, problem solving, reporting and continuous improvement across the plant.

Responsibilities include coordinating audits, applying 8D and structured problem-solving tools, leading QMS improvement actions and training, and deploying quality targets across value streams and departments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials Engineering and related disciplines.
• Deep knowledge of quality management systems and their implementation.
• Proven leadership capabilities for a Lead Quality Engineer (QMS).
• Strong QA tools and methods including 8D, Ishikawa and 5 Why; measurement technique expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant quality management system and maintain its ongoing effectiveness.
• Coordinate internal and external process and system audits.
• Perform audits and follow up audit findings with actions.
• Coordinate plant problem-solving activities using 8D and other structured tools.
• Coordinate plant FMEAs and Control Plans.
• Manage central reporting to quality functions.
• Deliver training relating to QMS and lead improvement projects.

Skills

Quality management

Audit coordination

Problem solving (8D)

Measurement techniques

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials Engineering

Job description

A Lead Quality Engineer – Quality Management Systems (QMS) is sought to own and sustain the plant's quality management system, ensuring ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 alignment. The role supports audits, problem solving, reporting and continuous improvement across the plant.

Responsibilities include coordinating audits, applying 8D and structured problem-solving tools, leading QMS improvement actions and training, and deploying quality targets across value streams and departments.