Quality Systems Leader — ISO 9001 & Audit Excellence

Wabtec Corporation; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation, based in Burton upon Trent, is seeking a Lead Quality Systems Manager to lead the UK QMS consolidation and ensure compliance across ISO 9001 and RISAS. This role manages audits, data reporting, and continuous improvement within safety-critical rail manufacturing.

You will line-manage a quality data analyst and partner with cross-functional teams to embed process discipline and deliver robust quality metrics and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Materials or related discipline.
• Experience in regulated engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor experience.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into business controls.
• Experience implementing digital systems for quality information management.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate two site QMS into a single robust framework and maintain ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
• Lead internal and external audit programs and drive follow-up actions.
• Develop quality data reporting and analytics, including dashboards and KPIs.
• Manage a quality data analyst and prioritize reporting deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed process discipline.

Skills

QMS Leadership

Audits & Compliance

Data Analysis

ISO 9001

Power BI

Education

Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Audits software

Job description

Wabtec Corporation, based in Burton upon Trent, is seeking a Lead Quality Systems Manager to lead the UK QMS consolidation and ensure compliance across ISO 9001 and RISAS. This role manages audits, data reporting, and continuous improvement within safety-critical rail manufacturing.

You will line-manage a quality data analyst and partner with cross-functional teams to embed process discipline and deliver robust quality metrics and dashboards.