Quality Management Systems Engineer

TXM Recruit; Bourn; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

TXM Recruit in Cambridge is seeking experienced Contract Quality Management Systems Engineers to support ISO 9001 and EN 9100 compliance in a fast-growing defence technology environment. The role is hybrid in Cambridge with contract terms and opportunities to lead quality improvements.

You will contribute to QMS development, internal audits, containment and CAPA, driving cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to embed a robust quality culture.

Qualifications

• Strong experience within Quality Assurance, Quality Systems or Continuous Improvement.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS/EN 9100.
• Experience developing, implementing or improving a Quality Management System.
• Strong internal auditing experience.
• Experience within aerospace, defence, automotive or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of regulated frameworks such as EASA Part 21 or equivalent.
• Experience managing non-conformance, CAPA and root cause investigations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining and improving an ISO 9001 / EN 9100 compliant Quality Management System
• Reviewing existing QMS processes and identifying gaps and improvement opportunities
• Supporting certification, surveillance and external audit readiness
• Planning and conducting internal audits
• Driving audit findings and corrective actions through to effective closure
• Creating and improving quality procedures, processes and controlled documentation
• Supporting Engineering and Manufacturing with quality planning and process development
• Managing non-conformances, internal quality issues and customer complaints
• Leading containment, root cause analysis and corrective action activity
• Developing quality metrics and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain
• Helping embed a practical and effective quality culture across a growing organisation

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Systems

Continuous Improvement

ISO 9001

AS9100

Internal Audit

Non-conformance

CAPA

Root Cause Analysis

8D

FMEA

RCCA

SPC

Lean

Six Sigma

EASA Part 21

Job description

Contract Quality Management Systems Engineers - Aerospace & Defence

Cambridge | Hybrid | Contract

We are supporting a fast-growing defence technology organisation in Cambridge with the appointment of a number of experienced Quality Management Systems Engineers on a contract basis.

These are exciting opportunities for experienced Quality professionals who can come into a rapidly developing engineering and manufacturing environment, quickly understand the existing Quality Management System and help drive the improvements required to support ISO 9001 / EN 9100 compliance.

With several positions available, we are particularly interested in speaking with contractors who have strong backgrounds in Quality Systems, Internal Audit, AS/EN 9100, Continuous Improvement and regulated engineering environments.

The assignments

Depending on your background and experience, responsibilities may include:

• Developing, maintaining and improving an ISO 9001 / EN 9100 compliant Quality Management System
• Reviewing existing QMS processes and identifying gaps and improvement opportunities
• Supporting certification, surveillance and external audit readiness
• Planning and conducting internal audits
• Driving audit findings and corrective actions through to effective closure
• Creating and improving quality procedures, processes and controlled documentation
• Supporting Engineering and Manufacturing with quality planning and process development
• Managing non-conformances, internal quality issues and customer complaints
• Leading containment, root cause analysis and corrective action activity
• Developing quality metrics and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain
• Helping embed a practical and effective quality culture across a growing organisation

What we're looking for

We are keen to speak with experienced contractors who can hit the ground running and add value quickly. You will ideally have:

• Strong experience within Quality Assurance, Quality Systems or Continuous Improvement
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS/EN 9100
• Experience developing, implementing or improving a Quality Management System
• Strong internal auditing experience
• Experience within aerospace, defence, automotive or another regulated manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of regulated frameworks such as EASA Part 21 or equivalent
• Experience managing non-conformance, CAPA and root cause investigations
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation
• Strong communication and stakeholder man agement skills

Particularly desirable experience

• ISO / AS9100 Lead Auditor certification
• AS9100 certification or recertification projects
• FMEA
• RCCA / 8D
• CAPA
• SPC
• Lean / Six Sigma

Multiple contract opportunities available

This is a significant period of growth for the organisation, creating a number of opportunities for experienced Quality professionals to make an immediate impact. If you have strong Quality Systems / AS9100 experience and are considering your next contract assignment, we would be very interested in speaking with you.