Overview
At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.
We are looking for a Quality Management Systems Engineer to become a key member of the Regulatory & Quality team driving a positive quality culture across the UKI Industrial Gases business to maintain all ISO certifications and accreditations.
The Quality Management Systems Engineer is a supporting role to the UKI operational team reporting to the EU Quality Manager. The role supports and develops the management systems to comply with the global ISO 9001 certification plus the additional certifications held by the UKI Operations team such as ISO 13485, ISO/FSSC 22000, ISO 17020, ISO 26000.
What will you do?
* Deliver a ‘quality’ operation, fully compliant with local legislations, Air Products corporate standards and relevant ISO standards, including any specific management systems responsibilities as per issued authorisation letters. Minimising any risk to employees, members of the public or the environment.
* Plan and execute daily activities independently while complying with Air Products internal standards.
* Work across cross‑functional teams to build and embed a quality culture in daily activities. Lead internal and external audits required to maintain quality certifications and to supply product to the marketplace.
* Challenge operational teams to meet customer quality expectations and address complex issues through root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions for non‑conformances and complaints. Facilitate and lead investigations on highly complex incidents.
* Lead cross‑functional teams in quality‑focused meetings, ensuring key topics are discussed, resolutions are agreed with defined timelines, and actions are completed.
* Monitor and analyse trends from quality KPIs, identify and escalates business risks using risk assessment techniques such as FMEA and HACCP, and implement innovative solutions to mitigate those risks.
What are we looking for?
* Preferred degree qualification in engineering, science or business discipline.
* Auditor training (preferable Lead auditor in ISO 9001).
* Awareness of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma).
* Valid driver’s licence.
* Chartered Engineer or Chartered Quality Professional and membership of a relevant institution.
* IOSH/CITB membership.
* Experience in a Quality Systems role or Operational Management role.
* Knowledge and skills to implement quality‑related programmes that ensure products and services continually meet customer requirements.
* Capable of forming good working relationships across the business and influencing others to deliver desired results.
* Strong written communication skills.
* Ability to work remotely and travel as required.
* Self‑motivated independent worker.
* IT literate, experienced with computer management systems and Microsoft Office.
About Air Products
We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We deliver safe, end‑to‑end hydrogen and industrial gas solutions, invest in real, clean energy projects at scale, and drive the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
Our Culture
At Air Products, safety is paramount, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter.
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