Quality Assurance Engineer

Matthey; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings

Share Incentive Plan

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Critical Illness cover

Discounts

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Royston is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to strengthen ISO9001 systems and lead internal audits. You will drive corrective actions and ensure conformance across production processes.

You will apply quality tools like 5 Whys and root-cause analysis, promoting standard work and clear procedures while supporting a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO9001 systems and as a Quality Technician or Engineer.
• ISO 9001 Quality Auditor training.
• A technical qualification (IQA or Six Sigma Green Belt).
• Experience in a high-tech production environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive conformance to the internal QMS and sustain it.
• Manage Internal Audit schedule and assign audits and corrective actions.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions and monitor effectiveness.
• Champion standard work, process instructions and quality procedures.

Skills

ISO9001 experience

Internal Audit

Root cause analysis

5 Whys

Education

IQA

Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

Quality Tools

Job description

About Quality Assurance Engineer – Johnson Matthey

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: As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will help drive our goals by: 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

What we offer

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• 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!

Closing date for applications

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

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.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

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.

At Johnson Matthey, our world-changing careers empower talented individuals to collaborate on impactful projects aimed at decarbonising modern life.

Join us in catalysing the net-zero transition for a cleaner, brighter future.