Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading home products company in Wolverhampton is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to manage quality governance and ensure ISO compliance. The role offers a hybrid working model and requires strong expertise in quality standards and methodologies. Candidates should be able to engage stakeholders effectively and contribute to process improvements. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Annual Incentive Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance & Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working model

Employee Recognition Programme

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing ISO-compliant systems.
• Strong background in internal and external auditing.
• Proven ability to deliver training on quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead management reviews and maintain QMS integrity.
• Champion Six Sigma and PFMEA methodologies.
• Design processes for issue handling with a customer focus.

Skills

Data analysis

ISO 9001:2015 knowledge

Internal auditing

Six Sigma expertise

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: i54 Wolverhampton - WV9

Salary: Competitive

This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in 7 days at 23:59 BST.

We are looking for an immediate start to cover a Fixed Term Contract until 31st August. This role is operating a hybrid working model covering multiple sites, ideal for an experienced, hands-on quality professional looking to make a real impact in a defined period.

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 to 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 geographics.
• 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 is a US-based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, owning and developing a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide. Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, includes leading luxury British brands Shaws, Perrin & Rowe and Victoria + Albert, plus Riobel from Canada, marketed together under the House of Rohl name. Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market-leading digital showering technology. Our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftsmanship, delivering 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.