Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned engineering organization is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer to oversee a team and ensure quality standards within a highly regulated environment. This position offers great growth potential and is critical for the company's succession planning, focusing on stability and career advancement for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience leading, mentoring, or managing in engineering roles.
• Experience in regulated environments with risk management focus.
• Previous roles as Lead or Senior Quality Assurance Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Quality professionals.
• Conduct internal audits and participate in supplier audits.
• Address complex issues and develop appropriate solutions.

Skills

Mentoring

Risk Management

Quality Assurance

Education

Certified Lead Auditor

Job description

Job Description

Lead Quality Assurance Engineer - up to £45,000 + Bonus + Benefits - REF 1912

I am currently recruiting for a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer to work for a leading engineering organisation based in Devon. Salary up to £45,000 + Bonus + Benefits.

The company are leaders within their field of expertise and are seen as the go to organisation within their specialist product area, not only in the UK, but on an international basis. They have multiple offices throughout the UK, as well as being strategically positioned throughout the world. They have gone from strength to strength over recent years and via organic growth as well as a range of acquisitions they have strengthened their client offering ensuring they stay at the forefront of the market.

To support the growth of the business they now have the need to appoint a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer on a permanent basis.

In this role as a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for leading, mentoring and managing a small team of other Quality professionals. You will be expected to aid them with their investigations with a view of coming up with appropriate solutions, as well as carry out your own which will tend to be the more complex and sophisticated problems that arise. You will be involved in hosting the notified body internal audits and could be expected on an annual basis to get involved in supplier audits. You will also get involved with the team your leadings appraisals and reviews.

Essential Requirements:

- Previous experience working as a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer, Senior Quality Assurance Engineer or similar
- Previous experience mentoring, leading or managing people within an engineering focused role
- Experience working within a highly regulated environment that carries a high degree of risk management

- Previous experience working in a manufacturing or production environment

Ideal Requirements:

- Certified Lead Auditor

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer to work for a leader within their field. The company has very ambitious, but realistic growth plans and this role is part of the business's succession planning, so stability and progression are both on offer with this opportunity.

This is an immediate requirement so if you have the required skills and experience then please get in touch ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV. Either apply direct or contact Adam on 01183 366 100.