QA/MS Engineer

Job Title: QA/MS Engineer
Location: Chester
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (based on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Clearance: Security clearance preferred

A leading company in engineering and technical services is seeking an experienced and motivated QA/MS Engineer to join their Projects and Technical Services team. This role is ideal for a quality-focused individual with a background in quality assurance and management systems, especially within high-tech or highly regulated industries. The QA/MS Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that operational processes meet the highest quality standards and align with statutory, legal, and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

* Coordinate and support the maintenance of ISO9001 and ISO27001 certifications.

* Ensure that all workflows, processes, and products adhere to quality, health, safety, and sustainability regulations.

* Design, develop, and implement quality standards and assurance systems for projects and technical services.

* Oversee documentation within the Management System, conducting periodic reviews to maintain compliance.

* Conduct internal audits, prepare for external audits, and drive completion of audit findings to ensure continuous improvement.

* Track and prepare site quality improvement plans (QIP) and manage monthly and annual quality-related reports.

* Maintain a qualified supplier list and support supplier audits to ensure consistency and quality.

* Lead quality deviation investigations and corrective action processes.

Experience & Qualifications

* Engineering degree required.

* Qualified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is essential.

* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in quality assurance within a high-tech environment.

* Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, with excellent IT, project management, and organizational skills.

* Effective communication and influencing skills, with a drive to achieve and maintain quality standards