Quality Systems Engineer

JELD-WEN UK LIMITED; Penrith; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading door manufacturing company in Penrith is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to ensure the highest standards of product quality and reliability. The selected candidate will work closely with production, engineering, and technical teams, monitoring and improving quality systems. Responsibilities include auditing systems, defining quality metrics, and supporting supplier quality management. Candidates should have a background in Engineering or Quality Assurance with strong knowledge of quality tools and data analysis skills. Excellent benefits and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days’ holiday

Up to 7.5% pension contribution

Medicash health plan

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Background in Engineering or Quality Assurance is essential.
• Must have experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools like process mapping, FMEA, and RCA.

Responsibilities

• Auditing systems based on ISO 9001:2015.
• Defining and tracking quality metrics across manufacturing.
• Monitoring production cycles to identify issues early.
• Leading process control and root cause analysis projects.
• Collaborating with teams and customers.
• Supporting supplier quality management through audits.

Skills

Background in Engineering or Quality Assurance

Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of quality tools

IT and data analysis skills

Familiarity with statistical analysis

Leadership experience

QA certifications

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a global leader in door manufacturing? Do you have a background in Engineering or Quality and a passion for driving excellence? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Welcome to JELD-WEN Penrith - the European flagship for UK production. With the addition of a new manufacturing line and a broader transformation agenda across the business, this is a pivotal time to join us.

We're looking for a Quality Systems Engineer to be at the heart of our manufacturing process - ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. You’ll work closely with production, engineering, and technical teams to monitor, test, and improve quality systems. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of quality assurance at JELD‑WEN.

We offer onsite working from our state‑of‑the‑art Penrith facility, a day shift schedule, competitive salary, 25 days’ holiday, up to 7.5% pension contribution, a Medicash health plan, and opportunities to grow and develop your career.

What your impact will be:

• Auditing systems based on ISO 9001:2015
• Defining and tracking quality metrics across manufacturing
• Monitoring the production cycle and identifying potential issues early
• Leading process control measures and root cause analysis projects
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams and customers
• Supporting supplier quality management and conducting audits

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Background in Engineering or Quality Assurance
• Experience of working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of quality tools (process mapping, FMEA, RCA, DMAIC, etc.)
• IT and data analysis skills
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and EHS practices
• Previous leadership experience is a plus
• Additional QA certifications are welcomed

Why join us.

“We are passionate about doors and are one of the world's largest manufacturers in this field. If you want to join us, we provide an international environment, a high level of flexibility, great potential for personal development and the opportunity to work with strong brands”.

We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises, and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities.

About JELD‑WEN Holding, Inc.

JELD‑WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high‑performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market‑leading product brands across the world. The JELD‑WEN family of brands includes JELD‑WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD‑WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD‑WEN has been named by Forbes as one of 'America's Best Employers' and by Newsweek as one of the 'World's Most Trustworthy Companies'.

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD‑WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages.

JELD‑WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals' physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD‑WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services.

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