Quality Engineer: Supplier & Audit Leader

QinetiQ Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 47,700 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension

Generous holiday

Health plan

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Armed Forces Covenant

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Malvern is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide assurance that the company and its suppliers operate safely and compliantly across projects. You will identify improvements to meet regulatory and business requirements and assure supplier performance.

You will lead audits, manage quality risks, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with stakeholders across the business. This role requires SC clearance eligibility and a commitment to delivering fit-for-purpose

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance and Supply Chain Assurance delivering audits and compliance activities in complex environments.
• Lead auditor capable of assessing supplier compliance and ensuring flow down of requirements across the supply chain.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, and deliver audits of processes, products, and suppliers to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, ISO standards, and company procedures.
• Identify and manage quality, safety, and compliance risks, driving corrective actions and communicating issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Provide supply chain assurance through supplier audits, risk assessments, and recommendations to improve compliance and performance.
• Support supplier and project management activities, including management plans, quality plans, regulatory compliance, and project documentation.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, including audit preparation, responses, reporting, and management reviews.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement by sharing best practices, producing quality artefacts, and acting as a trusted quality advisor across the business.

Skills

Auditing

Quality assurance

Supplier management

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

Education

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or equivalent certification

Job description

QinetiQ Limited in Malvern is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide assurance that the company and its suppliers operate safely and compliantly across projects. You will identify improvements to meet regulatory and business requirements and assure supplier performance.

You will lead audits, manage quality risks, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with stakeholders across the business. This role requires SC clearance eligibility and a commitment to delivering fit-for-purpose