Quality Systems Engineer — ISO 9001 Audits & Improvement

Gerrell & Hard Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerrell & Hard Limited in Southampton is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to drive the QMS, lead internal audits and support external audits. You will coordinate corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, engineering and R&D, ensuring ISO9001:2015 compliance.

The role combines auditing, system management and hands‑on problem‑solving, with scope to deliver measurable quality enhancements in a growing, high‑tech environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with internal audits to ISO9001:2015.
• Background in quality management within manufacturing/engineering.
• Solid understanding of QMS and document control.
• Excellent organisation, communication and influencing skills.
• Analytical, methodical approach to problem‑solving.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform and report internal QMS audits per ISO9001:2015.
• Coordinate and support third‑party and customer audits.
• Manage non‑conformity reporting, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve the QMS, including document control and change management.
• Update procedures and training materials for quality processes.
• Deliver training and inductions for staff and refresher sessions.
• Report quality metrics and support management reviews.
• Contribute to NPI quality audits and cross‑functional activities.
• Provide day‑to‑day quality system support across manufacturing, engineering and R&D.

Skills

Internal audit

ISO9001:2015

Quality management

Auditing

Document control

Corrective actions

Root cause analysis

Training delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Manufacturing degree

Job description

Gerrell & Hard Limited in Southampton is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to drive the QMS, lead internal audits and support external audits. You will coordinate corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, engineering and R&D, ensuring ISO9001:2015 compliance.

The role combines auditing, system management and hands‑on problem‑solving, with scope to deliver measurable quality enhancements in a growing, high‑tech environment.