Quality Compliance Engineer

iST Power Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health scheme

Life insurance

Company pension

Job summary

A technology company in Manchester is seeking a Quality Compliance Engineer to ensure products meet high standards. You'll support the Compliance Director, perform ISO audits, and drive improvement in manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years' experience in quality, familiarity with ISO standards, and a hands-on approach. This role offers a dynamic work environment and competitive benefits including health schemes and a pension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Quality role in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO9001:2015 process management.
• Hands-on, practical approach with time spent on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Support the Compliance Director in developing quality processes.
• Perform ISO audits and manage compliance across all sites.
• Drive continuous improvement by mitigating risks in manufacturing.

Skills

ISO audits

Quality management systems

Continuous improvement

Risk mitigation

Education

Engineering or technical qualification

Job description

At iST Power, we specialize in creating custom-designed transformers and power solutions that support critical infrastructure worldwide. From renewable energy to defense projects for the Ministry of Defense, our products are at the heart of innovations driving essential systems forward.

We’re looking for a Quality Compliance Engineer to join our team and help ensure our products and manufacturing processes continue to meet the highest standards of excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, engineering-led environment where you’ll have a direct impact on innovation and quality in both manufacturing and compliance.

What You'll Do:

• Support the Compliance Director in developing and maintaining robust quality processes
• Perform ISO audits and manage compliance across all sites
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and mitigating risks in manufacturing processes
• Lead internal and external audits and manage critical suppliers
• Engage in training initiatives, from Quality Awareness to toolbox talks
• Contribute to maintaining and improving ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 certifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Quality role in a technical or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with ISO9001:2015 process management
• A keen interest in environmental processes (ISO14001:2015) and ISO45001:2023 accreditation
• A hands-on, practical approach—you’ll spend up to 50% of your time on the shop floor
• Engineering or technical qualification with experience in quality management systems

Why Join Us?

• Innovative work environment where you’ll contribute to cutting-edge projects
• Clear career progression with opportunities to grow into leadership roles
• A strong focus on sustainability and continuous improvement
• Competitive benefits package including free health scheme, life insurance, and company pension.

If you're passionate about quality engineering and want to play a pivotal role in creating first-class products that make a difference, we want to hear from you!