Quality Management Systems Engineer

AESC UK; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AESC UK in Sunderland seeks a Quality Management System auditor to lead the ongoing development and auditing of the QMS, aligning with IATF16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015. You will coordinate internal and external audits, mentor QMS technicians, and support continual improvement across production sites in the UK.

The role requires strong communication skills, a driving licence, and willingness to travel nationally and occasionally overseas to support audits and supplier assessments.

Qualifications

• Experience with IATF16949:2016 and related standards.
• Strong ability to plan and conduct internal & external audits.
• Proven track record implementing and maintaining quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and evolve the QMS to meet business needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate customer and third‑party audits.
• Plan and execute internal system/process/product audits across sites.
• Monitor NCR/OFI status and drive corrective actions.
• Supervise QMS technicians and mentor staff on training.

Skills

Lead Auditor

Quality Assurance

Audit Planning

Communication

Education

HNC in Quality Assurance/Engineering

Job description

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. With significant growth plans in Sunderland, AESC is expanding its workforce to support the transition to sustainable mobility and the future of battery manufacturing.

Mission & Main Objectives

• Further develop and benchmark AESC UK Quality Management System which is independently certificated to IATF16949:2016.
• Develop a program of audits to ensure compliance with relevant standards and customer requirements.
• Conduct Internal QMS audits to plan.
• Facilitate Quality Management System standardisation in the UK and with other global regions.

Outline and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and further develop the existing Quality Management System to ensure it satisfies the needs of the business.
• Work with Corporate QMS teams to develop group level processes and documentation aligned to certificated standards and industry best practice.
• Co-ordinate and facilitate customer audit and third-party audits (such as certification and surveillance audits).
• Internal audit schedule planning - system/process/product audits across multiple production sites.
• Carry out internal system/process/product audits across multiple production sites.
• Monitor NCR and OFI status including supporting auditee with corrective action/improvement plans.
• Supervise QMS technicians.
• Mentoring and delivery of Quality Management System training as required.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• HNC or equivalent in related Quality Assurance/Systems/engineering or science subject.
• Lead Auditor certification and experience preferred – IATF16949 / VDA6.3 or other certificated/regulated standards
• Extensive experience of Quality Management System - IATF 16949:2016 / ISO9001:2015 / VDA6.3:2023 or other certificated management systems - system implementation, development and maintenance experience
• Experience of third-party audit / customer audit.
• Internal systems audit – experience of planning, conducting, monitoring.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Other requirements:

• Driving licence and vehicle
• Flexible for UK and occasional overseas travel
• Flexible working (may be requirement for overtime or adjustment of the working day/week during busy periods)