Quality Engineer - Internal Auditor

Winsearch; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Retail discount scheme

Gym membership

Cycle to work

Free on-site parking

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Winsearch is working with a well-established engineering manufacturer in Greater Manchester seeking a Quality Engineer / Internal Auditor to join the divisional quality team and own internal auditing, quality assurance initiatives, and management system compliance across sites.

You will maintain the Integrated Management System, drive continuous improvement, conduct internal audits, manage document control, and ensure ISO9001 and EN9100 compliance across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in ISO9001 quality management systems.
• EN9100 / AS9100 experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits across sites.
• Report audit findings and present results to management.
• Lead investigations and close audit-related non-conformances.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the quality management system.
• Manage document control and configuration management processes.
• Review, organise and maintain controlled documentation.
• Conduct trend analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support RCCA activities.
• Promote best practice across the wider business.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and EN9100 where applicable.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Internal auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation & control

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Quality Engineer / Internal Auditor

Location: Dukinfield, Greater Manchester

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Permanent | Full Time

Winsearch is working with a well-established engineering manufacturer supplying highly regulated sectors including aerospace, defence, energy and advanced technology. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint a Quality Engineer / Internal Auditor to join their divisional quality team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with experience working within ISO9001 or AS/EN9100 environments who is looking to take ownership of internal auditing, quality assurance initiatives, and management system compliance across multiple manufacturing sites.

The Role

Working as part of a dynamic and collaborative quality team, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring compliance with quality standards and driving continuous improvement activities across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting internal audits across manufacturing and engineering sites
• Reporting audit findings and presenting results to management teams
• Leading investigations and closure of audit-related non-conformances
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the quality management system
• Managing document control and configuration management processes
• Reviewing, organising and maintaining controlled documentation
• Conducting trend analysis to identify improvement opportunities
• Supporting Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities
• Promoting best practice and supporting quality teams across the wider business
• Ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and, where applicable, EN9100 standards

About You

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Previous experience within a Quality Engineering, Internal Auditor or Quality Assurance role
• Experience working within an ISO9001 quality management system
• EN9100 / AS9100 experience would be advantageous
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• Good Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• The ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and locations

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Retail discount scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

Due to the nature of the work, successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening, including employment references and background checks.

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