Quality & Compliance Engineer

First Base; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quality-focused company in Stonehouse is seeking a Quality & Compliance Engineer. You will manage compliance activities and quality management systems in accordance with ISO standards. The ideal candidate has a minimum HNC qualification and strong knowledge of quality tools. This role requires excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC qualification in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and quality systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and preferably IATF 16949.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and other core quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of compliance activities across the business.
• Manage and develop quality management systems.
• Support Health & Safety management systems.

Skills

Compliance and quality systems knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Minimum HNC qualification in engineering or related field

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

IATF 16949

Job description

Overview

Quality & Compliance Engineer

Location: Stonehouse

Hours: 7:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday, 7:30 - 12:30 Friday

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of compliance activities across the business, ensuring adherence to ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage, maintain, and develop quality management systems including ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, and ISO 14001.
• Support the company\'s Health & Safety management systems, ensuring safe working practices and continuous improvement of procedures.
• Lead and support internal and external audits, ensuring findings are addressed in a timely manner.
• Oversee APQP and PPAP activities, from initial design phases through to final submission and approval.
• Provide inspection data, compliance reporting, and quality assurance information to senior management.
• Support the use of metrology and testing facilities, ensuring accurate measurement and analysis to maintain product integrity.
• Contribute to risk assessments, corrective action plans, and root cause analysis for compliance and quality-related issues.
• Promote sustainability initiatives within compliance and quality frameworks.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC qualification in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and quality systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and preferably IATF 16949.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and other core quality tools.
• Experience with metrology, inspection methods, and quality data reporting.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive and hands-on approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and compliance excellence