Quality Assurance Engineer

Matthey; Royston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retirement savings

Company matched Share Incentive Plan

Life Assurance, Income Protection and

Medical plans/health assessments

Retailer and Wellbeing discounts

Competitive annual incentive plan

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in Royston is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to help sustain conformance to our ISO9001 systems and drive continuous improvement across production.

You will manage internal audits, support corrective actions, and champion quality tools such as 5 Whys and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.

This role offers a collaborative culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to influence safety and product quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO9001 quality management systems.
• IQA or Six Sigma Green Belt training / certification.
• Experience in high-tech manufacturing production environments.
• Quality auditor training or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Create a culture of conformance to the internal QMS.
• Manage the Internal Audit schedule and assign Internal Audits and Corrective Actions.
• Ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented and conformance sustained.
• Carry out internal audits against ISO9001 and other relevant standards.
• Use quality tools like 5 Whys and root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues.
• Document and maintain quality improvements in procedures/work instructions.

Skills

ISO9001 systems

Quality technician/engineer

IQA or Six Sigma Green Belt

Production environment

Education

Technical qualification (IQA or 6 Sigma Green Belt)

Job description

Job title: Quality Assurance Engineer
Location: Royston

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Quality Assurance Engineer you'll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history and innovation. You'll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern society and enhancing lives - as we continue to apply, refine and recycle metals that matter, for a healthier and more resilient future.

The role:

• Work to create a positive culture where conformance to the internal QMS is sustained.
• Manage the Internal Audit schedule and assign Internal Audits and Corrective Actions.
• Ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented and conformance sustained.
• Carry out internal audits against ISO9001, and where required IATF16949 or ISO17025
• Implement and assist areas with the use of Quality tools like 5Whys and root cause analysis.
• Champion conformance to Standard work, Process instruction and Quality Procedures.
• Ensure Quality Improvements are documented within the relevant procedures/work instructions.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Must have working experience with ISO9001 systems and as a Quality Technician or Engineer.
• ISO 9001 Quality Auditor training.
• A technical qualification (likely to be Institute of Quality IQA, or 6 sigma green belt level)
• Experience of working in a production environment, preferably from a high-tech manufacturing environment

Even if you only match some of the skills, we'd love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

• Competitive retirement savings
• Company matched Share Incentive Plan
• Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness
• Medical plans/health assessments
• Retailer and Wellbeing discounts
• Competitive annual incentive plan

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.