Quality Assurance Engineer

Red - Specialist Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer in London to manage their client's quality management system. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Engineering or Quality and have significant multi-disciplinary experience in process improvement. Responsibilities include developing procedures, participating in audits, and driving compliance with ISO9001 standards. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Significant experience in facilitating multi-disciplinary teams in process improvement.
• Proven experience with Root Cause Analysis tools including CAPA Management.
• Experience conducting internal audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and update procedures for QMS operation.
• Plan and report internal audits in accordance with schedules.
• Produce reports and dashboards related to QMS performance.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Good level of Microsoft Tools (Excel, PowerPoint)

Good Project Management Skills

Lean 6-Sigma

ISO9001 knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering, Quality or related field

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 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