QMS Engineer

CAF Power & Automation; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leader in transportation infrastructure is seeking a QMS Engineer to ensure effective implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System. This part-time role involves compliance support and quality initiatives, with responsibilities including audits and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Engineering, relevant quality experience, and strong knowledge of quality tools. Competitive benefits and support in a dynamic team environment are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance cover

Excellent Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Pay

Employee Assistance Support line

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of quality tools and documentation is desirable.
• Experience with QMS implementation and maintenance is essential.
• Relevant experience in a Quality/Manufacturing role is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the site’s QMS in alignment with corporate policies.
• Lead internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Monitor UK MNCRs and follow up on pending actions and deadlines.

Skills

Quality problem solving tools (8D, CAPA, SCRA, 5-why)

Knowledge of quality tools and regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Company: CAF Rolling Stock UK

Location: NEWPORT, GB

Most of us come to work to earn money and as an accredited Living Wage employer, of course you can expect a competitive salary from us; but we also recognise that you spend a lot of time in work, so you must choose your employer well!

Built on core values of Excellence, Trust and Sustainability, CAF make beautiful and exciting products that we are all really proud of. It is not always easy to achieve the results we want, so we have recruited a team of amazing people, working together to achieve a common goal. As a business, we are willing to try new things; so our people need to be flexible and innovative.

Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee work to ensure that we create a welcoming environment for everyone, where difference is respected; whilst our Employee Engagement Forum are tasked with injecting some fun into the workplace with events and activities throughout the year.

If you want to be purposeful, occupied and part of an awesome team, building an amazing product; the choice is simple - choose CAF.

Mission of the position

THIS POSITION IS 3 DAYS PER WEEK.

The QMS Engineer ensures the effective implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Quality Management System in accordance with IRIS standards. This role supports compliance, quality assurance, and process improvement initiatives to ensure consistent product and service quality. The role may require occasional travel within the UK & Europe.

Functions and responsibilities

1.0 Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the site’s QMS in alignment with corporate policies and relevant regulations.
• Lead internal and external audits; coordinate responses, follow-up actions to ensure compliance of the closure dates and lead and contribute to the closure of open points by proactively collaborating with the working teams.
• Monitor UK MNCRs on a regular basis, follow up on pending actions & deadlines and report progress to Head of Quality and QMS representative in HQ. Lead the closure of actions proactively assisting the working group.
• Create a Process review system in the UK and monitor improvement actions on a regular basis. Lead and contribute to the closure of the open points by collaboratively assisting the working group.
• Monitor corporate QMS documentation changes and create a consistent feedback loop to the relevant teams in the UK site.
• Participate in process forums with HQ to be up to date with the business latest direction regarding QMS requirements and bring UK input into the discussions.
• Report on QMS performance to the Head of Quality and support the site’s quality objectives.
• Create weekly, biweekly and monthly reports to inform on QMS status.
• Participate in regular meetings with corporate team in HQ to inform of the progress of the UK site.
• Monitoring of the deployment of Quality Initiatives in the UK.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality is integrated into all operations and promoting a Quality culture throughout the company.
• Carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by the line manager.

Training required

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, or a related field - essential

Strong knowledge of quality tools, documentation, and regulatory compliance. Desirable

Experience with QMS implementation and maintenance (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, GMP). essential

Required professional experience

Relevant experience in a Quality/Manufacturing role working in a Quality-focused industry such as Transportation, Aerospace, Pharmaceuticals etc.

Experience using Quality problem solving tools (8D, CAPA, SCRA, 5-why)

Experience of Special Processes within a manufacturing or Quality control environment (welding, painting, bonding, torque tightening, electrical crimping, riveting)

Technical and/or practical knowledge valued

We offer some great benefits for our colleagues; with some highlights listed below:

• 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) + 8 bank holidays; plus annual leave carry over / cash-in option
• Healthcare Cash Plan including claimable costs for optical, dental and other health benefits
• Day 1 Life Assurance cover, amounting to 4x Annual Salary
• Free Eye Tests for all DSE users
• Excellent Pension Scheme with 3% Employee and 6% Employer contributions
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Pay and Leave Benefits
• Access to exclusive rewards, discounts and special offers at over 1000 leading high street and online retailers
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line
• Professional Membership and Sponsorship Policy for Colleague Development
• 8 paid hours per year, working with local charities in support of Social Value
• Dedicated Women’s Network
• Proud signatories of the Dying to Work Charter; Living Wage Foundation and Armed Forces covenant