QMS Engineer

268282442

£42,000 - £48,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Telford, Shropshire

Automotive (Technical)

Posted 1 hour ago

Expires In 27 Days

Job Description

A global Tier 1 Automotive manufacturer in the Telford area are looking for a QMS Engineer to join their Quality team
The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable QMS Engineer with a strong technical background within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
This is a fantastic opportunity with a multi-national Automotive company who supply to some the biggest OEM’s in the industry
 
Role: QMS Engineer
Location: Telford
Salary: Up to £48,000 (DOE)
Shift: Days


Overview
As a QMS (Quality Management System) Engineer, you will be the driving force behind maintaining and improving our quality systems in compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements. You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to ensure products and processes consistently meet the demanding standards of the automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • QMS Development & Maintenance
    • Manage and continually improve the Quality Management System in line with IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
    • Lead document control, procedure updates, and system audits.
  • Auditing & Compliance
    • Plan and conduct internal audits; support customer and third-party audits.
    • Ensure corrective and preventive actions are effectively implemented and sustained.
  • Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
    • Facilitate structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa).
    • Drive closure of non-conformances and lessons learned deployment.
  • Cross-Functional Support
    • Partner with engineering on APQP/PPAP documentation and launch readiness.
    • Support supplier quality initiatives and incoming material controls.
  • Continuous Improvement
    • Promote lean and Six Sigma tools within the QMS framework.
    • Identify gaps in system performance and propose improvements.
Qualifications
  • Proven experience in a Tier One automotive environment.
  • Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC.
  • Certified internal auditor (IATF/ISO) preferred.
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills; ability to influence across functions.