Senior Quality Engineer

Siemens Energy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy Newcastle seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to maintain and develop the QMS, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance in heavy machining environments. You will lead audits, manage documentation, and drive process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold quality standards.

Key tasks include coordinating ITPs/MITPs, supplier assessments, and CAPA-driven problem solving, with a focus on robust quality performance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in engineering preferred and minimum 5 years in a Quality Engineering role.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training preferred with auditing experience.
• Background in heavy machining/manufacturing essential.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and QMS governance with audit experience.
• Competence in FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP/FAI, CAPA and structured problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead internal/process audits and audit programs.
• Support manufacturing with in-process audits and process conformance.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on supplier audits and approvals.
• Create/review Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and MITPs.
• Maintain quality documentation and customer deliverable packs.
• Support digital systems for quality reporting and performance monitoring.

Skills

Auditing

QMS governance

FMEA

CAPA

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer

About the Role

Job ID 294450 Location United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Newcastle up Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne Company Siemens Energy Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd. Organization Gas Services Business Unit Central Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Senior Quality Engineer (SQE) at LSS Newcastle, you will support the Head of QEHS in maintaining, developing, and improving the Quality Management System (QMS). Imagine ensuring compliance with internal procedures, ISO 9001, Siemens Energy Process Procedures, and customer requirements while playing a key role in documentation control, supplier management, structured problem-solving, and process assurance within a heavy machining and manufacturing environment. Your expertise will be vital in conducting audits, leading quality engineering activities, and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive quality excellence.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Support the Head of QEHS in maintaining and improving the LSS Newcastle Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal procedures.
• Conduct internal and process audits, leading key quality engineering activities such as documentation reviews and problem-solving initiatives.
• Assist Manufacturing through in-process audits and monitoring adherence to process requirements, ensuring high-quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on supplier assessments, vendor approvals, supplier audits, and witness inspections to maintain supplier quality.
• Create and review Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Manufacturing Inspection & Test Plans (MITPs) for internal use and customer requirements.
• Maintain quality documentation and customer deliverable packs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Support the development and maintenance of digital systems for reporting and quality performance monitoring.

What You Bring

• You hold an HNC/HND in engineering (preferred) and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar Quality Engineering role.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training is preferred, along with proven internal auditing experience.
• A background in heavy machining or heavy manufacturing is essential for success in this role.
• You possess a strong understanding of ISO 9001 and QMS governance, with proven experience conducting internal audits and managing audit programs.
• Competence in FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP/FAI, CAPA, and structured problem-solving is required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, along with high analytical capability and attention to detail, are crucial.