Job Description:

Senior Quality Systems Engineer

Location:             Telford

Duration              Permanent

Hours:                  Monday – Friday 37.5 hrs

Salary:                 up to circa £50,000 per annum (experience dependant)

Benefits:              Impressive (well-above standard) annual leave

                                Flexi-time

                                Hybrid working

We’re supporting a well‑established manufacturing organisation in their search for a Senior Quality Systems Engineer to take ownership of the company’s Quality Management System and ensure ongoing compliance with IATF16949:2016.

This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to lead audits, drive continuous improvement, and support wider operational teams in maintaining high standards across Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience within an IATF16949 environment and a proactive, collaborative approach to quality leadership.

The Senior Quality Systems Engineer will be responsible for:  

• Daily site checks and readings in line with statutory and company requirements
• Maintain and further develop the existing Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with IATF16949:2016
• Support operational teams in developing processes and documentation aligned to certified standards and industry best practice
• Co‑ordinate and facilitate customer audits and third‑party audits (including certification and surveillance audits)
• Plan and manage the internal audit schedule across all areas of the business
• Conduct internal system and process audits
• Co‑ordinate corrective actions for 3rd‑party non‑conformities and produce associated reports
• Deliver mentoring and training on Quality Management Systems as required
• Support Health & Safety and Environmental teams in maintaining ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards

Skills and Experience

• Strong experience working within an IATF16949:2016‑certified manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems, audit processes, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience in conducting internal and external audits, including supplier audits
• Knowledge of ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards, with the ability to support Environmental and H&S systems
• Confident in managing third‑party audits, non‑conformance investigations, and corrective action processes
• Strong communication and coaching skills, with the ability to deliver training across the business
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple quality activities simultaneously
• Proficient in analysing data, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate documentation
• A proactive, collaborative approach to driving quality excellence across operational teams

The application process:

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We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

About Us

Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client.  Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with.  Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales.   Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment.  With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.

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