Job Description

Our client, a leading provider of technology and consulting services, is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team in London on a fixed-term basis within the rail sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Understand the existing Quality Management System (QMS) and support the adaptation, implementation, and maintenance of an updated QMS in accordance with ISO 9001 and contractual requirements.

Develop and maintain quality procedures, plans, and documentation.

Plan and conduct internal audits, monitoring compliance with defined procedures, regulations, and standards.

Review project documentation and reports to ensure quality prior to approval.

Define and maintain the Contract Quality Control Plan based on service milestones and project planning.

Supervise verification activities and final deliverables prior to customer acceptance.

Register, track, and manage non-conformities until closure, including corrective and improvement actions.

Measure quality performance and achievement against defined quality objectives.

Audit performance indicators, perform trend analysis, and define corrective actions where required.

Supplier and Subcontractor Quality: Establish and maintain a Supplier Quality Plan, including inspections and supplier audits.

Review supplier performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Lead lessons learned analysis and ensure outcomes are documented, communicated, and applied.

Measure and analyse the cost of poor quality and associated corrective actions.

Lead root cause analysis and ensure effective, sustainable solutions are implemented to prevent recurrence.

Job Requirements:

Experience in quality engineering or quality assurance within complex technical projects.

Significant experience implementing and maintaining quality management systems (QMS), particularly aligned with ISO 9001.

Understanding of international and UK quality management standards.

Proven experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.

Quality management certifications (e.g. IRCA Internal Auditor ISO 9001, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer) would be beneficial.

Benefits:

Holidays: 25 days per annum + 8 days bank holidays (options to buy/sell days)

35 hour working week

Pension - 4% employee and 4% employer

Private medical insurance (including dental & optical)

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee assistance programmes

Flexible/remote working options

Charitable initiatives

Social events (formal & informal)

Learning and development programmes

Innovative & collaborative work environment

If you have a passion for quality engineering and want to be part of a dynamic team in the rail sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team in London