Quality Engineer – QMS & Continuous Improvement

NIF; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Pension with 5% employer contribution

Life assurance 3x salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The NIF portfolio is seeking a Quality Assurance and Compliance professional to uphold regulatory standards and drive continuous improvement across UK operations. You will audit processes, support the QMS, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Support teams to reduce quality escapes.

Join a fast-paced environment within the defence and resilience sector, contributing to safeguards and compliance while growing quality capabilities across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent qualification required.
• Training in Quality Management and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience with internal and external audits.
• Knowledge of quality tools and techniques in manufacturing/engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out process, product and compliance audits across new and existing operations.
• Provide independent assurance that internal procedures and regulatory standards are met.
• Support the development and maintenance of our Quality Management System (QMS).
• Identify risks and opportunities to reduce quality escapes.
• Lead investigations into quality issues with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure corrective and preventative actions are robust and completed on time.
• Promote best practice across teams through operational monitoring and engagement.
• Produce QA documentation, plans and procedures and ensure compliance with requirements.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Audits

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

HNC or equivalent

CQI certification

Aeronautical/engineering apprenticeship

Job description

The NIF portfolio is seeking a Quality Assurance and Compliance professional to uphold regulatory standards and drive continuous improvement across UK operations. You will audit processes, support the QMS, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Support teams to reduce quality escapes.

Join a fast-paced environment within the defence and resilience sector, contributing to safeguards and compliance while growing quality capabilities across multiple projects.