Lead (Safety) Quality Engineer

Ultra; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Precision Control Systems seeks a Lead Safety Quality Engineer to join their Quality Function on a Fixed Term Basis to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while leading safety management initiatives across various sites. A flexible work environment, competitive benefits, and support for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday plus options to buy/sell days

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Sports and social activities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in compliance and conducting audits within Quality Management Systems.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support safety management and lead initiatives across multiple functions.
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessment, and compliance reporting.
• Assist in continuous improvement and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Hazard and risk management

Quality and Business Improvement

Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Certified Quality Auditor

Relevant engineering qualifications

Job description

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) is seeking a Lead Safety Quality Engineer to join the Quality Function on a Fixed Term Basis to cover maternity leave.

The Ultra Assurance team ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory and customer specifications, maintains an effective Quality Management System, and collaborates with Operations and Engineering to ensure product and process conformity, monitoring and improving quality non-conformances while maintaining high manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Safety Manager and lead Quality Engineers in safety-related tasks.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety performance reporting.
• Lead Safety Management initiatives across multiple functions and sites, developing directives, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze safety data, develop preventative actions, and support safety audits and investigations.
• Support quality source selection, supplier assessments, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Participate in engineering reviews, support operator approval processes, and maintain company approvals such as EASA/CAA, ISO, etc.
• Assist in continuous improvement activities, including process mapping and lean initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Understanding of hazard and risk management in aerospace products.
• Proven experience in Quality and Business Improvement, including working within a QMS and conducting audits.
• Experience liaising with customers and working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable:

• Experience in aerospace organizations and standards (e.g., AS9100, CAA Part 21).
• Knowledge of FOD, counterfeit avoidance, and reporting methods like AS9102.
• Certified Quality Auditor and relevant engineering qualifications.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours, 25 days holiday plus options to buy/sell days, and bank holidays.
• Life assurance, pension scheme, sports and social activities, and a supportive environment.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions and willing to undergo security vetting.

Equality & Diversity:

Ultra PCS is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and ensuring equal opportunity employment.