Quality Engineer

Emerson Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Ltd in Manchester is seeking a proactive Quality Engineer to maintain compliance with ISO 9001, PED, ASME, ATEX and AQAP, support audits and ensure Right First Time across the site. You will work with internal teams and external auditors to uphold certification requirements and drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes documentation control, audit readiness, and implementation of quality/regulatory requirements, contributing to product and process quality and customer

Qualifications

• Experience in quality, compliance or engineering in manufacturing.
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and regulatory standards such as PED, ASME, ATEX, AQAP.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections or compliance activities.
• Experience investigating quality issues and supporting corrective actions.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication with colleagues, customers and auditors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support external certification bodies, regulatory agencies and customer audits while maintaining ISO 9001 and other standards.
• Coordinate certification and surveillance audits and close audit findings.
• Monitor regulatory/industry standard changes and implement across site.
• Maintain quality and compliance documentation to support certifications and approvals.
• Conduct internal audits and guide departments on quality and compliance requirements.
• Support qualification and approval activities for products, processes, suppliers and personnel.

Skills

Quality engineering

Regulatory compliance

Audit support

Documentation control

Strong communication

Education

Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Quality Engineer supports the Manchester site in maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory, customer, industry, and certification requirements, such as ISO 9001, PED, ASME, ATEX and AQAP. The role supports audit programms, inspections, and compliance activities, maintaining quality documentation and assisting with the implementation of quality and regulatory requirements throughout the business. The Quality Engineer promotes a culture of compliance, continuous improvement, and Right First Time.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Support external certification bodies, regulatory agencies, and customer audits while maintaining compliance with applicable standards, including ISO 9001, PED, ASME, ATEX, AQAP, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate certification and surveillance audits, maintaining audit readiness and supporting the closure of audit findings and corrective actions.
• Monitor changes to regulatory and industry standards and support their implementation across the site.
• Maintain quality and compliance documentation required to support certifications, approvals, and customer requirements.
• Conduct internal audits and provide guidance to departments on quality and compliance requirements.
• Support qualification and approval activities for products, processes, suppliers, and personnel, while promoting a culture of compliance, quality, and Right First Time.

Who You Are:

You are an organised and proactive Quality Engineer with an interest in quality systems, regulatory compliance, and certification requirements. You are comfortable working with internal teams and external auditors, supporting compliance activities and helping to maintain business approvals and certifications. You have good attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

• Experience working in a quality, compliance, or engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification or experience in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and industry standards such as PED, ASME, ATEX, AQAP, or similar regulated manufacturing requirements.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, or compliance activities would be beneficial.
• Experience investigating quality issues and supporting corrective actions.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, customers, and external auditors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Internal Auditor experience
• Continuous Improvement experience desirable.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognise the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritise providing competitive benefit plans to meet yours and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide wellbeing benefits, healthcare plans and eyecare, benefits centred around professional development, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid family leave (maternal, adoption and paternal) and holiday leave.