Senior Quality Engineer QMS #RO #UK

Cafmobility; Newport; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (increasing with

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Job summary

CAF Rolling Stock UK seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead QMS implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement. You will drive audits, action closure, and UK site quality initiatives aligned with IRIS and ISO 9001 requirements.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration, reporting to the Head of Quality and occasional travel outside the UK as needed. You will foster a culture of quality throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and maintaining QMS (ISO 9001/IRIS).
• Auditing, action tracking and closure management.
• Ability to train and communicate technical topics clearly.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain QMS aligned with policies and regs.
• Lead internal/external audits and close open actions.
• Report QMS performance to Head of Quality; monitor UK site progress.

Skills

QMS

Audits

Quality

CI/IMprovement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

IRIS

Job description

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Senior Quality Engineer QMS #RO #UK

Date: Jul 24, 2026

Company: CAF Rolling Stock UK

Location: BEASAIN, SS, ES BEASAIN, ES BEASAIN, ES NEWPORT, GB NEWPORT, GB BEASAIN, ES BEASAIN, ES

Most of us come to work to earn money and as an accredited Living Wage employer, of course you can expect a competitive salary from us; but we also recognise that you spend a lot of time in work, so you must choose your employer well!

Built on core values of Excellence, Trust and Sustainability, CAF make beautiful and exciting products that we are all really proud of. It is not always easy to achieve the results we want, so we have recruited a team of amazing people, working together to achieve a common goal. As a business, we are willing to try new things; so our people need to be flexible and innovative.

Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee work to ensure that we create a welcoming environment for everyone, where difference is respected; whilst our Employee Engagement Forum are tasked with injecting some fun into the workplace with events and activities throughout the year.

If you want to be purposeful, occupied and part of an awesome team, building an amazing product; the choice is simple - choose CAF.

Other requirements and/or aspects to be assessed

Job Summary

The QMS Senior Engineer ensures the effective implementation, maintenance, andcontinuous improvement of the Quality Management System in accordance with IRIS standards. This role supports compliance, quality assurance, and process improvement initiatives to ensure consistent product and service quality. This role may require occasional travel outside of the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the site’s QMS in alignment with corporate policies and relevant regulations.
• Lead internal and external audits; coordinate responses, follow-up actions to ensure compliance of the closure dates and lead the closure of open points by proactively collaborating with the working teams. Manage UK MNCR system, follow up on pending actions & deadlines and report progress to Head of Quality and QMS representative in HQ. Lead the closure of actions proactively assisting the working groups. Create a Process review system in the UK and monitor improvement actions on a regular basis.Lead and contribute to the closure of the open points by collaboratively assisting the working group. Monitor corporate QMS documentation changes and create a consistent feedback loop to the relevant teams in the UK site.
• Participate in process forums with HQ to be up to date with the business latest direction regarding QMS requirements and bring UK input into the discussions.
• Report on QMS performance to the Head of Quality and support the site’s quality objectives. Create weekly, biweekly and monthly reports on QMS status.
• Participate in regular meetings with corporate team in HQ to inform of the progress of the UK site.
• Monitoring of the deployment of Quality Initiatives in the UK.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure quality is integrated into all operations and promoting a Quality culture throughout the company.
• Manage the UK asset calibration system to comply with the CAF group standards. Ensure Special Processes compliance. The QMS Senior Engineer will perform Special. Processes Coordination duties. Support SQA, Production QA and other departments in the business through leading QA owned CI initiatives and participating in the transversal ones.
• Lead the deployment of HQ Quality initiatives in the UK, e.g. Process Audits. Carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by the line manager.
• Experience in a Quality or Manufacturing role within a quality-focused industry (e.g. Transportation, Aerospace, Pharmaceuticals)
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Sciences or a related Field
• Experience with QMS implementation and maintenance (e.g. ISO 9001, IRIS).
• Experience of internal and external audits, including corrective action management
• Ability to compile and deliver technical training in both classroom and practical environments
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Flexible approach to working across a broad range of activities as the role evolves
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Methodical and organised approach to work
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, supporting continuous improvement
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Experience using quality problem-solving tools (e.g. 8D, CAPA, SCRA, 5-Why)
• Experience of Special Processes within manufacturing or quality control (e.g. welding, painting, bonding, torque tightening, electrical crimping, riveting)
• Experience with FAI (First Article Inspection) and FII (First Installation Inspection)

We offer some great benefits for our colleagues; with some highlights listed below:

• 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) + 8 bank holidays; plus annual leave carry over / cash-in option
• Healthcare Cash Plan including claimable costs for optical, dental and other health benefits
• Day 1 Life Assurance cover, amounting to 4x Annual Salary
• Free Eye Tests for all DSE users
• Excellent Pension Scheme with 3% Employee and 6% Employer contributions
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Pay and Leave Benefits
• Access to exclusive rewards, discounts and special offers at over 1000 leading high street and online retailers
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line
• Professional Membership andSponsorship Policy for Colleague Development
• 8 paid hours per year, working with local charities in support of Social Value
• Dedicated Women's Network
• Proud signatories of the Dying to Work Charter; Living Wage Foundation and Armed Forces covenant