Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Fortune Brands Innovations; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home products company in the UK is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to lead quality initiatives and ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015. This role requires expertise in Six Sigma and effective stakeholder communication within a hybrid working model. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including 33 days of holiday and a pay-for-performance culture.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Annual Incentive Plan

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working model

Employee recognition programme

Life Assurance & Pension Plan

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Proven ability to turn complex data into strategic action.
• Deep knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and experience managing ISO-compliant systems.
• Strong track record in internal and external auditing.
• Expertise in Six Sigma, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Self-driven and organised, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Governance and manage internal audits.
• Standardise processes across brands through collaboration.
• Champion Six Sigma methodologies in manufacturing.
• Design processes for non-conformance management.
• Coordinate regional CAPA processes for timely resolution.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015

Six Sigma expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Job description

Overview

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Salary: Competitive
Location: Westerham - TN16
This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in 7 days at 23:59 BST. This is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st August with a hybrid working model covering multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Governance: Ensure full alignment with ISO 9001:2015. Manage internal audits, facilitate management reviews, and maintain QMS integrity across sites.
• Standardise Across Brands: Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams to create a unified approach on processes and procedures.
• Embed Best Practices: Champion Six Sigma, PFMEA, and Control Plan methodologies in manufacturing environments.
• Strengthen Non-Conformance Management: Design and enhance processes for issue handling with a customer-first mindset.
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis: Lead structured problem-solving using A3 and 8D tools to deliver sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead CAPA Execution: Coordinate regional CAPA processes, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication of corrective actions.
• Support Regional Projects: Act as a quality SME on cross-functional initiatives, driving alignment and excellence.
• Train & Empower Teams: Deliver engaging training on quality tools, standards, and continuous improvement practices.
• Promote CI Culture: Identify improvement opportunities, lead initiatives, and measure impact across the region.

What You Bring

• Proven ability to turn complex data into strategic action.
• Deep knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and experience managing ISO-compliant systems.
• Strong track record in internal and external auditing
• Expertise in Six Sigma, PFMEA, and Control Plans (certifications a plus).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills across functions and geographies.
• Self-driven, organised, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Competencies

• Drive Results: Take ownership and consistently deliver high standards.
• Nimble Learning: Adapt quickly and embrace feedback.
• Collaborate: Build strong relationships and work cross-functionally.
• Plan and Align: Organise work effectively and align with site priorities.

Purpose & Behaviours

• We Think Big, Learn Fast
• We Work It Together
• We Make The Hard Call

Why Join Us?

We reward not just the results but the positive impact you make along the way. With a pay-for-performance culture, we value curiosity, collaboration, and the drive to keep improving.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro-rata for part-time
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance & Pension Plan
• Health & Wellbeing Programme (including health cash plan)
• High Street Reward Scheme & Refer a Friend Programme
• Free Parking & Eye Care support
• Flexible working model
• Employee Recognition Programme

Hiring Process

• Initial discussion with our Resourcing Team.
• On-site interview process (1 2 stages depending on role).
• Successful candidates will be notified, and start dates confirmed. If you haven t heard from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Who we are

Fortune Brands Innovations are a US-based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide. Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of leading luxury British brands, Shaws, Perrin & Rowe and Victoria + Albert, plus Riobel from Canada. We market these together under the House of Rohl name. In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market-leading digital showering technology. Our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products. With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 600 people, dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton will be completed later this year, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow.