Quality Management System (QMS) Specialist

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).

* Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, regulatory requirements and customer expectations.

* Maintain and control QMS documentation, policies, procedures and work instructions.

* Plan, conduct and support internal and external quality audits.

* Monitor audit findings and drive timely corrective actions.

* Manage the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process from investigation through to closure.

* Analyse quality data to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.

* Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

* Establish and monitor Quality KPIs, reporting performance to key stakeholders.

* Implement risk management processes to identify and mitigate quality risks.

* Manage controlled changes to the Quality Management System.

* Support supplier quality management and monitor supplier performance.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve business processes and quality performance.

* Develop and deliver Quality Management System training across the organisation.

* Act as the quality representative during customer, regulatory and certification audits.

* Ensure accurate document control and quality record management.

* Promote quality best practice and a culture of continuous improvement.

* Support customer feedback analysis to drive service and product improvements.

* Maintain awareness of evolving industry standards and regulatory requirements.

* Provide technical guidance on quality processes and compliance activities.

Skills & Experience

* Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.

* Experience working within a Quality Management Systems environment.

* Strong knowledge of internal auditing, CAPA and continuous improvement methodologies.

* Experience of risk management, quality documentation and regulatory compliance.

* Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Knowledge of quality standards within a regulated manufacturing or engineering environment
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed