Quality Management Systems Engineer

TXM Recruit; South Kesteven; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is recruiting for Contract Quality Management Systems Engineers in Cambridge. The roles are hybrid and contract-based, focusing on ISO 9001 / EN 9100 compliance within a fast-growing defence technology environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong Quality Assurance/Systems background, experience with internal audits, and knowledge of regulated manufacturing. You will contribute to QMS development and assurance across Engineering and Manufacturing functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Systems in regulated engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS/EN 9100 frameworks.
• Proven ability to develop or improve a Quality Management System.
• Solid internal auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve an ISO 9001 / EN 9100 compliant QMS.
• Review processes to identify gaps and drive improvements.
• Support certification, surveillance and audit readiness.
• Plan and conduct internal audits and close non-conformances.
• Lead containment, root cause analysis and CAPA actions.
• Create and improve quality documentation and procedures.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Systems

Continuous Improvement

ISO 9001

AS/EN 9100

Internal Auditing

Regulated Environments

Stakeholder Management

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 management skills

Particularly desirable experience

• ISO / AS9100 Lead Auditor certification
• AS9100 certification or recertification projects
• FMEA
• RCCA / 8D
• CAPA
• SPC
• Lean / Six Sigma
• R&D, prototype or new product introduction environments
• Startup or scale-up manufacturing
• Previous contract assignments delivering QMS improvement
• 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.