QHSE Engineer

Executive Network Group; Eccles; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Executive Network Group seeks a Senior QHSE Engineer to maintain and enhance Quality and HSE systems across an engineering/manufacturing facility in Eccles. The role focuses on quality excellence, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, embedding HSE practices in all operations.

You will lead audits, drive root-cause analysis and implement CAPA, 8D and 5Why methodologies to improve product and process quality. A strong technical background and leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum level of qualifications: BTEC in a technical subject; NEBOSH Certificate; Audit training.
• Experience in ISO9001; ISO14001; ISO45001 management systems and auditing.
• Strong use of root-cause analysis methods (CAPA, 8D, 5Why, Ishikawa).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and improve Quality and HSE Management Systems with focus on excellence and performance.
• Maintain and enhance ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 management systems.
• Plan, conduct and lead internal and external quality audits; coordinate HSE audits.
• Monitor quality performance via inspections, audits and data analysis; identify improvements.
• Manage non-conformances, customer complaints, incidents and CAPA to ensure effective corrective actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and process reviews to identify risks and mitigations.
• Lead CI initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste and enhance performance.
• Develop and deliver Quality and HSE training programmes.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Health & Safety

Environmental Management

Auditing

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

8D

5Why

Leadership

Education

BTEC in a technical subject

NEBOSH Certificate

Audit training

Job description

Senior QHSE Engineer

Working for an international engineering & manufacturing business, the Senior QHSE Engineer is responsible for maintaining & improving production quality controls andQuality Management System while ensuring HSE requirements are effectively integrated into all business operations. This role drives quality excellence, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across the OEM production facility.

Salary: £40-50,000 + benefits

Location: Eccles, Greater Manchester

TheSenior QHSE Engineer will lead initiatives to enhance product and service quality, strengthen process performance, and promote a culture of quality, while supporting HSE standards and safe working practices. Working independently, the role ensures quality objectives and HSE requirements are embedded throughout the business and aligned with the organisational goals.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve the Quality and HSE Management Systems, with a primary focus on quality excellence and operational performance
• Maintain and enhance management systems in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Plan, conduct and lead internal and external quality audits, coordinating HSE audits as required to ensure compliance and drive improvement
• Monitor product, process and system quality performance through inspections, audits, and data analysis, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Manage non-conformances, customer complaints, quality incidents, and corrective and preventive actions, ensuring effective root cause analysis and sustainable solutions.
• Conduct risk assessments and process reviews to identify quality risks, opportunities for improvement, and appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using quality tools and methodologies to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance business performance
• Develop and deliver quality and HSE training programmes that promote a culture of quality and accountability

Experience

Candidates will need to have significant experience gained in a similar Quality and HSE Engineering, Supervisory or Management capacity gained in an engineering or manufacturing environment.

• You will have a broad background and strength in both quality engineering plus health & safety and environmental business systems management and auditing - ISO9001; ISO14001; ISO45001
• Practical experience of risk assessment and accident investigation
• Strong understanding of Route Cause Analysis and structured problem solving tools – CAPA, 8D, 5Why, Ishikawa
• Demonstrate leadership ability to coach and build self confidence in team
• Industry experience gained in a highly compliant manufacturing environment, ideally assembly processes.
• Minimum level of qualifications: BTEC in a technical subject; NEBOSH Certificate; Audit training
• Strong understanding of Route Cause Analysis and structured problem solving tools - 8D, MSA, 5Why
• Demonstrate leadership ability to coach and build self confidence in team

Opportunity

Our client is part of a international engineering & manufacturing group and the facility is a dedicated production facility producing safety critical assemblies for automotive/ transport OEM customers. This is a stand alone role so the need to work independently with minimal supervision is paramount. The role will be part of the site leadership team and therefore salary and benefits on offer will be very competitive and commensurate with the scale and responsibility to include generouspension contribution, life insurance. In addition as a top level employer training, professional development and career opportunities exist for ambitious individuals.