The Opportunity
Are you ready to step away from repetitive testing and truly own the future of quality? This is a high-impact, senior-level opportunity to help build and shape a brand-new, two-person team dedicated entirely to proactive quality initiatives and continuous improvement. Reporting directly to the Head of Quality, you will serve as a key technical authority with the rare chance to bring your unique expertise, put your own stamp on site-wide processes, and directly see the business transform as a result of your actions. If you want the autonomy to influence a global manufacturing leader's quality culture and drive real, visible change, this is the career-defining move you've been looking for.
Senior QMS Engineer Responsibilities:
Lead the effective implementation, strategic maintenance, and continuous evolution of the site’s QMS in alignment with corporate policies and IRIS standards.
Direct and oversee internal and external audits, coordinating responses and collaborating across teams to drive the closure of all open points.
Act as the primary bridge to global headquarters, participating in international process forums and delivering regular QMS status reports for senior executive review.
Own the UK Material Non-Conformance Report (MNCR) system and establish a robust Process Review System to drive ongoing site performance.
Coordinate compliance for highly technical manufacturing special processes (such as welding, bonding, and torque tightening) and manage the site asset calibration system.
The ideal Senior QMS Engineer:
Essential: Must possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering, Technical, Quality, or Sciences discipline.
Essential: Proven background in a quality or manufacturing role within a highly regulated, quality-focused industry (e.g., Rail, Aerospace, Automotive).
Essential: Comprehensive experience implementing and maintaining rigorous Quality Management Systems (such as ISO 9001 or IRIS).
Essential: Highly proficient in utilising industry-standard root-cause analysis tools (e.g., 8D, CAPA, 5-Why) and managing corrective actions autonomously.
Desirable: Experience handling First Article Inspections (FAI)
Location:
Newport, South Wales
Salary:
Up to £55,000
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year