Quality Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom f6-a6d0-4ef9-a1ae-f435fd7a3d42 Full time £45,000 - £50,000 per year

Quality Systems Engineer (QMS)

Who are we

Surface Transforms are experts in the development and production of carbon-ceramic materials and the UK's only manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brakes for automotive use.

Here at Surface Transforms, our mission is to "Innovate and develop a sustainable, world-leading, high-performance braking system to push performance boundaries to new levels. Investing in our people and processes to empower and enable profitable success."

Our Values:

  • Leadership – Decisive, united together, acknowledging our success
  • Collaboration – Empowering and challenging our entire team
  • Communication – Thorough, inclusive, agile considered decisions
  • Ambition – Resilience through brave and bold thinking
  • Excellence – Striving to continuously improve our high standards
  • Trust – Autonomy to develop and deliver, knowing you are fully supported

We are looking for a Quality Systems Engineer to join our Quality team. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving our Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO/IATF standards and embedding quality practices across the business. You will work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and reliability.

Key responsibilities as our Quality Systems Engineer:

  • Develop, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 standards.
  • Source, develop and implement a user-friendly interface for all QMS requirements and data reporting.
  • Manage document control for SOPs, work instructions, and quality forms.
  • Conduct internal audits and support external audits to ensure compliance.
  • Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs to address quality issues.
  • Analyse quality data and KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to validate process changes and new product introductions.
  • Support supplier quality management and ensure adherence to QMS requirements.
  • Provide training and guidance to staff on QMS standards, processes, and best practices.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects to embed quality standards from design to delivery.

The Skills, Knowledge and Experience you will need as our Quality Systems Engineer:

Essential:

  • Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Quality, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, or similar).
  • Experience with document control, Internal and external auditing, CAPA, and process improvement.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to influence and work across teams.

Desirable:

  • Experience in automotive, aerospace, or advanced materials manufacturing.
  • Lean or Six Sigma qualifications.
  • Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with QMS software or ERP systems.

You'll have these personal attributes:

  • Structured and process-driven
  • Proactive and results-oriented
  • Collaborative and able to influence across teams
  • Committed to continuous improvement and learning
  • Excellent time keeping

What we'll give you in return:

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Extra day off for your birthday
  • Confidential employee assistance helpline covering physical and emotional support
  • Death-in-service scheme

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8am – 2.30pm

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