Quality Assurance Engineer - Greenwich - GBP50-55,000 + Bonus + Ex. Benefits - Permanent
About the role:
We're seeking a dynamic and proactive Quality Assurance Engineer to play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS). This isn't just an audit follow-up role, you'll work directly with managers and stakeholders to drive audit close-outs, root cause analysis, and process improvements across all areas of the business.
Personality is just as important as technical ability: we're looking for someone energetic, flexible, and assertive, able to communicate with authority, influence stakeholders, and promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
What's in it for you:
Impact - Play a key role in audit resolution, certification, and continuous improvement across the site
Collaboration - Partner with stakeholders across all UK business areas.
Growth - Gain exposure across all business areas with opportunities to expand your expertise in QMS, RCA, and ISO certification
Culture - Join a positive, agile team environment where proactive problem-solvers thrive
What you'll be doing:
* Maintaining and enhancing the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO9001 requirements
* Leading and supporting the close-out of audit findings and corrective actions, working with managers and stakeholders
* Driving root cause analysis (8D, Fishbone/Ishikawa, 5 Whys) to resolve non-conformances and prevent recurrence
* Facilitating risks and opportunities analysis, including mitigation planning
* Supporting ISO certification activities and management reviews with process owners
* Managing QMS document control, ensuring compliance and timely updates
* Identifying process gaps and improvement opportunities, working with stakeholders to implement changes
* Promoting a "Right First Time" culture across the organisation
What we're looking for:
Meaningful experience in a Quality role, ideally within manufacturing or a regulated environment
Good knowledge of QMS and ISO standards (ISO9001 essential)
Proven track record in supporting audit close-outs and corrective actions
Experienced in documentation, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement
Skilled in Root Cause Analysis tools and CAPA management
Assertive communicator with the ability to influence and support stakeholders across all levels
Agile, flexible, and proactive approach to problem-solving
Degree in Engineering, Quality or related field - open to varied industry backgrounds
Desirable
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt)
Background in manufacturing
Experience in supporting certification and compliance programmes
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