Quality Systems Specialist

Omega Plc; Kings Stanley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Job summary

Omega Plc is seeking a Quality Systems Specialist to maintain and develop the site's Quality Management System and oversee product and factory certification activities. The role includes supporting customer audits, liaising with notified bodies and driving continuous improvement across quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have ISO 9001 experience, strong documentation skills and the ability to collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to maintain approvals and

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Systems, regulatory compliance or similar engineering role.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification preferred.
• Knowledge of QA processes and conformity assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead factory and product certification activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support FATs with customers and host audits.
• Act as primary contact for notified bodies, auditors and certification agencies.
• Manage certification assessments, observations and non-conformances.
• Lead internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain and develop the site's QMS and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review technical documentation for DoCs and regulatory submissions.
• Drive continuous improvement across quality and certification processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to gain approvals.

Skills

Quality Systems

Regulatory compliance

Audits

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Education

Engineering degree or related technical discipline

Job description

We are seeking a Quality Systems Specialist to join a leading manufacturing and engineering business in Stonehouse. This is a key role responsible for maintaining and developing the site's Quality Management System, managing product and factory certification activities, supporting customer audits and ensuring ongoing compliance with international standards and regulatory requirements.

• Lead and coordinate factory and product certification activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support customers with the preparation, coordination and hosting of Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Act as the primary contact for notified bodies, external auditors and certification agencies.
• Manage certification assessments, technical queries, observations and non-conformances.
• Lead internal audits, regulatory inspections and compliance reviews.
• Maintain, improve and develop the site's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support ongoing compliance with international, national and customer-specific standards.
• Review technical documentation to support Declarations of Conformity and regulatory submissions.
• Manage certification documentation, technical files and quality records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality, compliance and certification processes.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to secure and maintain approvals and accreditations.

Experience & Qualifications - Quality Systems Specialist

Are you an experienced Quality professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of quality systems, compliance and certification activities within a highly regulated engineering environment?

• Experience within Quality Systems, Product Certification, Regulatory Compliance or a similar engineering-focused role.
• Qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical industry experience.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification with experience managing audit programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and quality assurance processes.
• Experience reviewing technical files, certification applications and conformity assessment documentation.
• Knowledge of certification schemes such as UL, CSA, FM, MCERTS, Marine Approvals or Drinking Water Approvals would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, auditors, certification bodies and internal engineering teams.

Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Quality Systems Specialist, Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Compliance Engineer, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, QMS Engineer, Lead Auditor, Product Compliance Engineer, Certification Engineer, Quality Manager or Quality Systems Coordinator.

Benefits - Quality Systems Specialist

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits package including:
• Buy/sell holiday options
• Health checks
• Dental and eye care plans
• Gym memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Technology and lifestyle discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Internal progression and global project opportunities
• Mentorship and professional development programmes
• Employee referral scheme