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Contract Quality Management System (QMS) Engineer
Our client is seeking an experienced Contract Quality Management System (QMS) Engineer to support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of their ISO 9001 / EN 9100 compliant management system.
This is a key contract position supporting a rapidly growing defence technology organisation, with responsibility for ensuring product compliance, strengthening quality processes, and embedding a strong quality culture across the business.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and improve an ISO 9001 / EN 9100 certifiable Quality Management System.
- Plan and conduct internal audits, ensuring timely corrective action and closure of findings.
- Support Engineering and Manufacturing with quality planning, controls, and process development.
- Manage internal quality issues and customer complaints, including containment and root cause analysis.
- Define quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
- Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to embed robust quality practices.
- Support the organisation through periods of rapid growth, ensuring quality processes remain effective, proportionate, and scalable.
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Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or Continuous Improvement role within aerospace, defence, automotive, or a similar regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS/EN 9100 quality management systems.
- Experience operating within regulated frameworks such as EASA Part 21 or equivalent.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience working cross-functionally within engineering or production-led organisations.
- Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Preferred Experience
- Certified ISO Lead Auditor.
- Experience with quality and improvement tools such as FMEA, SPC, RCCA, Six Sigma, or Lean methodologies.
- Experience working within an R&D, start-up, or scale-up manufacturing environment.
- Experience implementing or developing a QMS within an organisation undergoing rapid growth.
About Our Client
Our client is a rapidly growing defence technology company developing advanced technologies to address emerging threats and strengthen national security.
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Their focus is on developing cost-effective defence systems capable of responding to the growing threat posed by low-cost drones, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and other advanced weapons. They are building technologies designed to detect, track, and defeat these threats while supporting sovereign supply chains and delivering capability at the pace required by the changing security environment.
Backed by leading investors and operating at the forefront of the rapidly expanding defence technology sector, our client is assembling a world-class engineering and technical team. This contract opportunity offers the chance to make a tangible impact within a high-growth organisation, helping to establish and continuously improve the quality systems required to support the development and manufacture of next-generation defence technology.
If you are an experienced QMS or Quality Engineer looking for a challenging contract assignment where you can make an immediate impact, we would like to hear from you.
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