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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