Senior Quality Engineer

Schneider Electric North America; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company is seeking a Quality Manager based in the UK to oversee the Integrated Management System and ensure compliance with ISO standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality management within a high-volume production environment and experience with corrective action processes. The company offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and a variety of benefits including generous annual leave and health support options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Pension Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar role within a high-volume production environment.
• Experience with electronics, assembly and moulding processes is advantageous.
• Proven track record of delivering robust corrective actions for quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Integrated Management System according to ISO standards.
• Host regular external audits to maintain certification.
• Lead internal audits and manage the audit team.

Skills

Initiative and judgement

Good time management

Effective communication

Motivated and driven

Critical thinking

Education

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor qualification

HND or above in Quality/Production engineering

MS Office skills

Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Management of the Company Integrated Management System and audit programme lead in both internal / external ISO and product-specific audits.

You will play a key role in ensuring product / process issues are promptly investigated and adequate corrective / preventive actions are implemented, e.g. customer complaints, out of specification components, etc. You are also responsible for ensuring that the products produced meet the required quality standards, minimize quality costs and maximize customer satisfaction while maintaining adherence to procedures and processes.

Work on multiple phases or sub‑tasks of projects or entire projects of high complexity, with results impacting on project completion. Work is reviewed at project milestones and/or upon completion by Management.

Work under minimal supervision with cross‑functional project teams to resolve complex quality problems that may have significant impact on the business, e.g. product failures, production downtime, cost saving initiatives, external certification.

The successful candidate will participate in both the design and manufacturing process to ensure that all products represent the maximum quality and reliability attainable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Company Integrated Management System to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.
• Host regular external audits to maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification and various product‑specific certification schemes.
• Lead the programme of periodic internal audits for system & process conformance, facilitate the annual audit plan and manage audit team allocation.
• Report monthly/weekly quality related KPIs, communicating PPM levels & rejections to improve overall performance.
• Lead nonconformance management (internal/external), support/lead 8D activities, analyze and identify trends, and perform root cause analysis for problem resolution.
• Maintain retention of quality records in accordance with the Integrated Management System.
• Provide active involvement in all aspects of product design, process development & validation to support new product introduction.

Profile Character

• Use initiative and judgement to make decisions and solve complex problems.
• Good time management.
• Communicate effectively to colleagues and customers at all levels.
• Motivated and driven to deliver high standards.
• Critical thinker and active listener to work with customers and within cross‑functional teams.
• Able to work autonomously but also as part of a team.

Education & Qualifications

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor qualification desirable.
• HND standard or above in Quality and/or Production engineering disciplines.
• MS Office skills – strong Excel an advantage.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or CI qualification an advantage.

Knowledgeable

• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
• Awareness of ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 an advantage.
• Quality / Six Sigma tools: PFMEA, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis (5Y’s / 8D).
• Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems, including overall behavioural standards and compliance in the workplace.

Experience

• Relevant experience in a similar role within a high‑volume production environment.
• Experience with electronics, assembly and moulding processes an advantage.
• Experience in manufacturing electronic / SMART (internet‑connected) products an advantage.
• Proven track record of delivering robust permanent corrective actions to prevent re‑occurrence of quality issues.

What we offer you

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

Apply now

Please submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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