Quality Assurance Engineer

Red The Consultancy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to work with a London-based client. The role involves maintaining the management system, conducting audits, and implementing improvements. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Engineering or Quality, possess ISO9001 Lead Auditor qualification, and demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Quality or related field.
• Previous significant experience in a similar role facilitating multi-disciplinary teams.
• ISO9001 Lead Auditor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the company management system and resolve site audit findings.
• Plan and conduct internal audits in accordance with established schedules.
• Identify gaps in business processes and lead improvements.

Skills

Lean 6-Sigma

Root Cause Analysis tools

Strong analytical skills

Good project management skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Good organisational skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Quality or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are recruiting for a Quality Assurance Engineer to work with our London based client on a full- time permanent basis.

As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the company management system and lead the management & resolution of site audit findings.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• Degree in Engineering, Quality or related field.
• Previous significant experience in a similar role facilitating multi-disciplinary teams in process improvement activities.
• Lean 6-Sigma.
• ISO9001 Lead Auditor.
• Proven experience with Root Cause Analysis tools including CAPA Management.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good level of Microsoft Tool (Excel, Power point etc).
• Good Project Management Skills and autonomy.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop, write, and update procedures and documentation necessary for the effective operation of the QMS.
• Participate in the design, implementation, and monitoring of quality processes to meet internal, customer, and certification standards.
• Support internal and external departments in applying and improving the quality approach.
• Plan, conduct, and report internal audits (product and process) in accordance with the established schedule and management requests.
• Coordinate audit follow-ups, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are identified, implemented, and verified.
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for non-conformance events using 8D, Fishbone/Ishikawa, or 5 Whys methodologies.
• Identify gaps in business processes and lead implementation of improvements to ensure compliance with ISO9001 and customer requirements.
• Monitor and report key quality indicators, audit results, and QSE-related performance metrics.
• Lead and coordinate the annual Management Review, compiling business performance data, reporting output actions, and tracking completion.
• Define process effectiveness assessment methods with Process Owners and report on progress toward Quality Objectives, identifying recovery actions where needed.
• Produce reports and dashboards related to QMS document control and overall quality performance.
• Participate in the development and execution of the annual quality improvement plan.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities across key activities in collaboration with Process Owners and stakeholders.
• Support and participate in Lean, Jidoka, and other site improvement and culture change programs. Collaboration and Communication
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, stakeholders, and interested parties.
• Attend relevant meetings, contributing quality-related insights and updates.
• Capture and analyse data for the business’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Maintain up-to-date personal competency and training records.
• Adhere to local QHSE rules, including ESD protocols and clean area standards, and promptly report any accidents or near misses.
• Utilize all required system tools and manage administrative tasks such as timekeeping, leave, and other HR-related responsibilities with the line manager.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package