Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits:
* One half-day early finish each week (usually a Friday)
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Service Award Scheme with increasing annual leave and long service payments
* 33 days annual leave entitlement, inclusive of statutory bank holidays
* Fixed contribution pension scheme
* Free On-site parking
* + more
Key Responsibilities of Quality Engineer:
* Own and maintain company QHSE policies, ensuring alignment with business strategy, customer requirements, and all applicable UK legislation.
* Ensure the business meets all statutory obligations in Health, Safety and Environmental management, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation. Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage reporting obligations.
* Lead the site’s QHSE risk analysis, ensuring effective identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks. Provide governance through structured management reviews and regular reporting.
* Plan, coordinate, and lead internal/ external audits, maintaining certification for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and AS 9100 standards.
* Oversee non-conformity processes, driving structured problem-solving, prevention, and measurable improvements in Cost of Poor Quality, safety, and environmental performance.
* Represent the business on QHSE matters with customers and suppliers, ensuring prompt issue resolution, alignment to standards, and improved supply chain quality and compliance.
* Promote a strong safety culture across the business, ensuring robust risk assessments, safe systems of work, and incident investigations are carried out effectively. Drive proactive initiatives to prevent accidents and unsafe conditions.
* Develop and maintain site emergency response plans, ensuring regular testing, drills, and workforce readiness.
* Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and lead initiatives to reduce waste, energy use, and carbon footprint. Support ESG and sustainability reporting where applicable.
* Ensure all employees, contractors, and visitors receive appropriate QHSE training and inductions. Maintain competence records and drive regular refresher programmes.
* Coach, mentor, and upskill production and operational teams, embedding ownership of QHSE responsibilities and fostering a continuous improvement culture with “right first time, safe every time.”
* Track and report QHSE KPIs and compliance data, providing recommendations to drive business improvement and support long-term growth.
Key Requirements of Quality Engineer:
* Proven leadership experience in QHSE management within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* In-depth knowledge of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, with demonstrable experience ensuring legal compliance and liaising with regulatory authorities.
* Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and AS 9100 management systems.
* NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum) – NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent desirable.
* Lead Auditor - essential
* Engineering qualification (such as a HNC or degree) – essential
* Quality qualification (such as Diploma in Quality Management) - desirable
* IEMA qualification or equivalent in environmental management – desirable
* Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean background in continuous improvement – desirable