Quality Assurance Lead: Process Excellence & Compliance

Atlas Copco; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards in Bristol, United Kingdom, is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive QMS improvements and oversee audits within a hybrid work model. The role focuses on aligning processes with international standards and customer requirements, while developing robust QA protocols.

You will collaborate with local and global teams, mentor staff, and lead quality projects to ensure compliance and business continuity. Fluent English and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent oral and written English communication.
• Experience implementing quality management systems.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.
• Experience conducting audits and risk assessments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Capability to manage multiple projects.
• Customer-focused with commercial awareness.
• Open to diverse experiences and proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation and improvement of the Quality Document Management System at Clevedon in line with Atlas Copco global requirements and customer needs.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance protocols.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain business continuity plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and impact analyses.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Lead cross-functional quality and continuity projects.
• Maintain the internal quality audit program.
• Conduct business management system audits.

Skills

Quality management

Documentation

Audits

Risk assessment

Leadership

Mentoring

English fluency

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Edwards in Bristol, United Kingdom, is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive QMS improvements and oversee audits within a hybrid work model. The role focuses on aligning processes with international standards and customer requirements, while developing robust QA protocols.

You will collaborate with local and global teams, mentor staff, and lead quality projects to ensure compliance and business continuity. Fluent English and clear communication are essential.