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.