Quality Engineer

Emerson; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Manchester is seeking a Quality Engineer to support regulatory compliance and certification activities across the site. You will help maintain ISO 9001 and other standards, manage audit readiness, and promote Right First Time quality practices.

The role involves supporting external audits, updating quality documentation, and guiding departments on compliance requirements to ensure robust certifications and approvals.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality, compliance or engineering in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and industry standards (PED, ASME, ATEX, AQAP).
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, or compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Support external certification bodies and audits while maintaining compliance with standards.
• Coordinate certification and surveillance audits and close audit findings.
• Monitor changes to regulatory standards and implement across the site.
• Maintain quality/compliance documentation to support certifications and customer requirements.
• Conduct internal audits and advise on quality and compliance requirements.
• Support qualification/approval activities for products, processes, suppliers, and personnel.

Skills

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Documentation

MS Office

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Engineering/Quality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 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.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

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.