Our client is a world-class engineering innovator delivering cutting-edge welding, coating and pipeline solutions to major energy and infrastructure projects worldwide. They are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to join their team in Burnley. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Quality Assurance Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of quality, and efficiency within the operations of the company. This position requires a dynamic individual with a keen focus on improving key performance indicators (KPIs) such as the cost of poor quality, downtime and repair rates and also includes support to the continued accreditation of ISO standards across the EMEAA region. This position is ideal for a person with experience in a quality role looking to expand their knowledge of HSE. SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES: Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) - Analysis and monitoring. Downtime reduction – Actively work to analyse and reduce downtime using a range of measures, digital tools and initiatives. Safe Systems Support – Collaboration with internal functions to develop, enhance and improve equipment and process safety initiatives. Control of non-conformance reports – Support and analyse reported non conformances to ensure ownership assignment and effective close out. ISO accreditation – Support the Business System Leader in maintaining regional accreditation to the ISO standards. Internal Audit Support Function – Conduct and audit processes to identify potential gaps, record and analyse results to help identify opportunities for continual improvement. JOB SPECIFIC EDUCATION REQUIRED: Previous relevant experience in a Quality environment or role Working knowledge and experience of ISO standards (9001, 14001 & 45001) Related degrees / certification is advantageous QHSE background and experience would be beneficial Strong IT literacy with a working knowledge of SharePoint WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Previous experience of working in Quality environments Experience of working with, and knowledge of document control Energy sector and experience of AS9100 preferred Project driven environment experience preferred but not essential SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: Strong IT literacy (MS Packages & SharePoint) Proven and demonstrable track record in process improvements Demonstratable experience in internal audit process Root Cause Analysis & investigation knowledge (8d, Ishikawa, Gemba Kanri, 5 Whys) Desirable (D): HSE experience or education (NEBOSH or equivalent)