Senior Quality Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Gen Phoenix is seeking a Quality Lead to oversee quality assurance in its sustainable materials manufacturing facility. This role offers the chance to lead audits across ISO systems, drive improvements, and collaborate directly with global brands, all while promoting environmental sustainability.

Benefits

Support for additional certifications

Opportunities for advancement

Cross-functional experience in production

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO management systems required.
• Understanding of quality assurance in a manufacturing context.
• Capable of conducting root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits across ISO management systems.
• Drive Non-Conformance Process for quality issues.
• Maintain documentation integrity for ISO.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 management systems

Problem-solving mindset

Collaborative approach

Education

Lead or Internal Auditor qualifications (ISO 9001 essential)

Tools

Quality tools like 8D, FMEA, and SPC

Job description

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Drive quality excellence and build your career at Gen Phoenix, where we're transforming leather waste into premium sustainable materials used by global brands like Coach, Dr. Martens, and Daimler.

About Gen Phoenix

We're revolutionising the sustainable materials industry in our state-of-the-art £70m manufacturing facility powered by 100% renewable energy. Since 2007, we've saved over 10,000 tonnes of leather waste from landfill, creating high-performance materials that rival the originals without compromise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits across our ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 Management Systems
• Drive our Non-Conformance Process, including customer complaints and supplier quality
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions
• Maintain documentation integrity for ISO management systems
• Provide quality assurance to our Senior Management Team during rapid growth

What You'll Need

• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 management systems
• Lead or Internal Auditor qualifications (ISO 9001 essential)
• Experience with quality tools like 8D, FMEA, and SPC
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Problem-solving mindset and collaborative approach

At Gen Phoenix, we're growing rapidly from 160 employees, creating exceptional opportunities for advancement:

• Develop specialised expertise in sustainable manufacturing quality systems
• Progress to Quality Manager or expand into broader operational leadership
• Work directly with premium global brands, building valuable industry connections
• Gain cross-functional experience across our innovative production processes
• Receive support for additional certifications and professional development

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Ready to grow your Quality career while making a meaningful environmental impact? Join us in making material circularity possible at an epic scale.