Lead Quality Engineer - QMS & Continuous Improvement

Apex Resource Management; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Resource Management is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to own the plant Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring implementation and ongoing effectiveness of ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards. The role includes audit coordination, problem-solving, reporting and training across the plant.

The candidate will lead QMS improvement projects, deploy quality targets and support lean activities, with a focus on continuous improvement and strong collaboration with multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials, or related engineering discipline.
• Deep knowledge of quality management systems and standards.
• Previous team leadership experience.
• Strong QA tools and methods knowledge (MSA, 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Why).
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the plant quality management system and ensure its effectiveness.
• Support ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 requirements.
• Create and manage directives, regulations and controlled documents.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and follow up actions.
• Lead problem-solving activities and 8D investigations.
• Coordinate FMEAs and Control Plans for processes.
• Manage central quality reporting to QA functions.
• Deliver training related to QMS and lead improvement projects.
• Support lean and standardisation initiatives across the plant.

Skills

Quality management systems

ISO 9001

Audit coordination

8D problem solving

FMEA

Control Plans

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials Engineering or related

Tools

Measurement system analysis

8D problem solving

Job description

Apex Resource Management is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to own the plant Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring implementation and ongoing effectiveness of ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards. The role includes audit coordination, problem-solving, reporting and training across the plant.

The candidate will lead QMS improvement projects, deploy quality targets and support lean activities, with a focus on continuous improvement and strong collaboration with multiple teams.