Senior Quality Systems Engineer

Prince Personnel Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Prince Personnel Limited is seeking a Senior Quality Systems Engineer to own the Quality Management System and ensure IATF16949:2016 compliance. You will lead audits, drive continuous improvement, and support operational teams in maintaining high standards across Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental systems.

The ideal candidate has strong IATF16949 experience and a proactive, collaborative leadership style to drive quality excellence across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in IATF16949:2016-certified manufacturing environments.
• Strong quality management systems knowledge and audit processes.
• Experience conducting internal and external audits, including supplier audits.
• Familiarity with ISO14001 and ISO45001 and related environmental and H&S systems.
• Ability to lead corrective actions and drive training across the business.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the Quality Management System to IATF16949:2016 standards.
• Lead internal and third-party audits and manage corrective actions.
• Coordinate customer audits and certification activities.
• Deliver mentoring and training on Quality Management Systems.
• Support H&S and Environmental teams to maintain ISO14001/ISO45001.

Skills

IATF16949:2016

Quality Management Systems

Audits

ISO14001

ISO45001

Data analysis

Training & mentoring

Job description

Senior Quality Systems Engineer

Location: Telford

Duration Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday 37.5 hrs

Salary: up to circa £50,000 per annum (experience dependant)

Benefits: Impressive (well-established) annual leave

Flexi-time

Hybrid working

We're supporting a well-established manufacturing organisation in their search for a Senior Quality Systems Engineer to take ownership of the company's Quality Management System and ensure ongoing compliance with IATF16949:2016.

This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to lead audits, drive continuous improvement, and support wider operational teams in maintaining high standards across Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience within an IATF16949 environment and a proactive, collaborative approach to quality leadership.

The Senior Quality Systems Engineer will be responsible for:

• Daily site checks and readings in line with statutory and company requirements
• Maintain and further develop the existing Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with IATF16949:2016
• Support operational teams in developing processes and documentation aligned to certified standards and industry best practice
• Co-ordinate and facilitate customer audits and third-party audits (including certification and surveillance audits)
• Plan and manage the internal audit schedule across all areas of the business
• Conduct internal system and process audits
• Co-ordinate corrective actions for 3rd-party non-conformities and produce associated reports
• Deliver mentoring and training on Quality Management Systems as required
• Support Health & Safety and Environmental teams in maintaining ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards

Skills and Experience

• Strong experience working within an IATF16949:2016-certified manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems, audit processes, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience in conducting internal and external audits, including supplier audits
• Knowledge of ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards, with the ability to support Environmental and H&S systems
• Confident in managing third-party audits, non-conformance investigations, and corrective action processes
• Strong communication and coaching skills, with the ability to deliver training across the business
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple quality activities simultaneously
• Proficient in analysing data, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate documentation
• A proactive, collaborative approach to driving quality excellence across operational teams

The application process:

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We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won't be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

Reference: AA27027