Quality Engineer

Roc Search Europe Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Roc Search Europe Limited is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to join its Rail & Engineering team in Brighton & Hove. You will own the Quality Management System, drive improvements and work closely with internal teams, customers and suppliers to maintain high standards.

The role suits a quality professional with ISO 9001 experience, auditing skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a highly regulated technical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience QA in rail, manufacturing, or related engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and audit management.
• Experience leading audits, non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational and communication skills.
• Autonomous work style with stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring ISO 9001 compliance.
• Lead internal, supplier and customer audits.
• Manage non-conformances, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee quality documentation, approvals and compliance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and monitor quality KPIs.
• Support supplier quality, customer satisfaction and business process improvements.
• Contribute to Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives where required.

Skills

Quality Assurance experience

ISO 9001 knowledge

Auditing experience

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Job description

Quality Assurance Engineer | Rail & Engineering

Salary: £40,000-£45,000

Location: Brighton & Hove

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 37.5 per week

I'm currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join an established engineering business operating within a highly regulated technical environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional to take ownership of quality systems, drive continuous improvement and work closely with internal teams, customers and suppliers to maintain high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001.
• Lead internal, supplier and customer audits.
• Manage non-conformances, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee quality documentation, approvals and compliance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and monitor quality KPIs.
• Support supplier quality, customer satisfaction and business process improvements.
• Contribute to wider Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives where required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous Quality Assurance experience within rail engineering, manufacturing or a related engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Experience managing audits, non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive individual who can work autonomously and engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.

Desirable Experience

• Rail industry quality standards and compliance.
• Electronics or electrical engineering manufacturing.
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Engineering drawings, FMEA and supplier quality management.