Quality Assurance Specialist

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials supplier in Huntingdon is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to enhance their Quality Management System. You will be responsible for maintaining ISO 9001 certification, leading audits, and managing customer feedback. Applicants should have ISO 9001 experience and strong analytical skills. Benefits include competitive salary, company healthcare, and additional perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company healthcare

Pension (5% contribution)

Sick pay

Critical illness and life assurance

22 days annual leave (rising to 25)

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.
• Interest in hybrid systems like aerospace or medical devices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the ISO 9001-certified QMS.
• Lead internal audits and assist with external assessments.
• Manage local customer complaints and ensure resolution.

Skills

ISO 9001 experience

Hybrid systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Audit experience

Clear communication

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Quality Assurance Specialist – QMS Focus

Location: Huntingdon

Salary: Competitive

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

A supplier of high-quality metals and materials, the company specialises in the research and development sectors with a strong focus on science and industry. Their technical teams have worked on materials that have contributed to scientific breakthroughs in nuclear fusion, the fight against COVID-19, and have been used in probes that have travelled through space as far as Saturn.

Established in London in 1946, the company now supplies materials globally and holds offices in the UK, France, Germany, USA and China. Today, backed by the prestigious Private Equity firm Battery Ventures, the company is on an exciting trajectory with a strong mergers and acquisitions strategy and ambitious goals to achieve their growth targets.

The Role

They're looking for a QA Specialist to help strengthen and evolve their Quality Management System (QMS). You'll work closely with the Group Quality & Regulatory Affairs Manager and play a key role in integrating new systems, managing customer feedback, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve their ISO 9001-certified QMS
• Support integration of acquired quality systems
• Lead internal audits and assist with external assessments
• Manage local customer complaints and ensure timely resolution
• Coordinate responses to customer questionnaires and quality agreements
• Define and monitor quality KPIs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Implement change control and maintain compliance documentation
• Explore new standards that could enhance their capabilities

Skills And Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 9001 and QMS frameworks
• Interest in or experience with hybrid systems (e.g., aerospace, medical devices, reference materials)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Audit experience and process insight
• Clear communication and collaborative mindset
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to grow

Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Company healthcare
• Pension (5% contribution)
• Sick pay
• Critical illness and life assurance
• 22 days annual leave (rising to 25)
• Additional benefits via their insurance provider

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.