Senior Quality Officer
Location: Eastleigh / Chandlers Ford
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Salary Range: £42,000 - £50,000
Are you an experienced Senior Quality Officer/Engineer seeking a challenging, stimulating and varied opportunity on a permanent basis for a rapidly growing, global supplier specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke equipment and machinery into multiple sectors? Do you have experience working in an engineering environment with a background in maintaining QMS, willing to mentor/coach other quality officers?
The Role
We're looking for a Senior Quality Officer to join their team and support the continued success of a bigger group. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you'll play a vital role in driving compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the business.
This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can lead audits, optimize processes, and champion quality standards. You'll work closely with stakeholders to foster a culture of excellence and innovation.
Key Essentials:
1. Qualifications: ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certification (essential).
2. Experience: Proven track record in quality management, compliance, and ISO 9001:2015 implementation and auditing.
3. Skills: Strong communication, strategic thinking, advanced IT proficiency, and leadership capabilities.
4. Additional: UK driving license and willingness to travel nationwide.
Salary Package:
1. Competitive Annual Salary - £42,000 - £50,000.
2. Annual and Quarterly bonus schemes.
3. Company car.
4. Enhanced pension scheme and life insurance (3x annual salary).
5. Generous annual leave: 24 days + 8 bank holidays, with service-based increases.
6. Hybrid working model.
7. Training and development support.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Quality Management: Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards, maintaining all documentation and supporting audits.
2. Process Optimization: Define and streamline internal processes to boost operational efficiency and consistent quality assurance.
3. Audit Leadership: Conduct internal and external audits, preparing reports, and implementing corrective actions.
4. Supplier Oversight: Maintain a robust supplier management system, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
5. Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives using methodologies like Lean Six Sigma to enhance product and service delivery.
6. Training & Development: Design and deliver quality management training for staff at all levels.
7. Customer Resolution: Investigate and resolve customer complaints, producing detailed reports and driving service improvements.
If you're a skilled Senior Quality Officer seeking a new, challenging and varied opportunity on a permanent basis for a growing global supplier, specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke machinery and equipment into multiple sectors, with an engineering background and experienced in maintaining QMS then please apply now. #J-18808-Ljbffr