Rail Quality Engineer: Audits, ISO 9001 & RISAS Expert

Porterbrook; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme: 1.5x employer

Flexible working

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Porterbrook in Derby is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team. You will audit and improve processes across TOCs, suppliers and internal teams to ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Join a team committed to delivering reliable rail solutions. The role involves hands-on auditing, close collaboration with fleet and project staff, and driving continuous quality improvements across Porterbrook’s supplier network.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification to degree level (or equivalent) or have a suitable Quality Control / Assurance background within the rail industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Quality Management Systems, including ISO 9001:2015.
• Knowledge of build, inspection, test, and maintenance processes within the rail industry.
• Organised, methodical approach with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of RISAS.

Responsibilities

• Undertake TOC and supplier audits as required by Porterbrook's Business Management System, including initial planning of audit visit, delivery of audit work and reporting, including raising any CARs where corrective action is required.
• Validate that proposed actions to close CARs are appropriate and reduce the risk of reoccurrence.
• Provide support to fleet and project staff to ensure suppliers take appropriate actions to close CARs in agreed timescales.
• Support the Audit Manager in the planning and management of the delivery of the audit plan.
• Support the Head of QHSE and Audit Manager with the Business Management System as required.
• Support other internal quality improvements across the business as required.
• Provide additional support to the fleet and project teams to effectively close out CARs and drive quality improvements with TOCs and suppliers.

Skills

Auditing

Quality Assurance

ISO 9001

RISAS knowledge

Rail industry experience

Education

Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

Oracle E-Business Suite

Job description

Porterbrook in Derby is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team. You will audit and improve processes across TOCs, suppliers and internal teams to ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Join a team committed to delivering reliable rail solutions. The role involves hands-on auditing, close collaboration with fleet and project staff, and driving continuous quality improvements across Porterbrook’s supplier network.