Quality Engineer

Senior Quality & Compliance Engineer

Job Description

Location: Bristol

Reports to: Quality Manager

Direct Reports: None

Security Clearance: SC (Eligible for clearance)

Role Purpose

As a Senior Quality & Compliance Engineer, you will ensure compliance with quality standards, regulations, and project requirements across the organisation. You will maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), conduct audits, manage non-conformances, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role focuses on quality assurance and compliance, requiring strong auditing and process improvement expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the QMS to ensure compliance with industry regulations and business requirements.
• Lead quality and compliance audits, managing corrective actions and process improvements.
• Support product assurance, ensuring products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining processes and procedures.
• Manage non-conformances, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
• Monitor regulatory changes, ensuring internal processes remain compliant.
• Provide training and guidance, promoting a strong quality culture across the business.
• Lead the annual audit schedule, including external certification audits.

Person Specification

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess risks and recommend improvements.
• Proactive problem solver, focused on quality and efficiency.
• Ability to influence and drive change across teams.
• Resilient and adaptable, able to work under pressure.

Experience & Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Quality Assurance & Compliance in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong auditing background with expertise in ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of quality engineering, statistical tools, and continuous improvement techniques.