Quality Engineer – ISO 9001, Defence, RFT Focus

Shirley Parsons; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Shirley Parsons are supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation in the defence sector to recruit a Quality Engineer to join a growing quality team. The role focuses on maintaining ISO 9001, conducting audits and investigations, and driving continuous improvement across bespoke, low-volume manufacturing projects.

Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering qualification, strong ISO 9001 knowledge, experience in regulated sectors, and proficiency in root cause analysis

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent (apprenticeship/NVQ/HNC/HND) is required.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001:2015 and quality management principles.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, marine, heavy engineering or other highly regulated sectors.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Conduct internal audits and support compliance activities.
• Investigate non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Whys and Ishikawa techniques.
• Review engineering documentation, ITPs, quality records and certification packs.
• Challenge processes to ensure quality standards and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to improve quality and Right First Time delivery.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

GD&T interpretation

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

8D

5 Whys

Ishikawa

Job description

Shirley Parsons are supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation in the defence sector to recruit a Quality Engineer to join a growing quality team. The role focuses on maintaining ISO 9001, conducting audits and investigations, and driving continuous improvement across bespoke, low-volume manufacturing projects.

Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering qualification, strong ISO 9001 knowledge, experience in regulated sectors, and proficiency in root cause analysis