Application Deadline: 18 September 2025
Department: Quality
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Alternative Heat Head Office
Reporting To: Quality Assurance Manager
Description
The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK’s Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK and Europe. We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK and Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK and Europe.
Overview
We are seeking a skilled and detail oriented Quality Engineer to join our (Central/Shared Services) Quality Assurance team. The successful candidate will have experience in conducting internal audits, FMEA (Failure mode and effects analysis) and nonconformity reporting and will be a key player in the development of the Alternative Heat – Integrated Management System (AH-IMS).
Job Title | Quality Engineer
Location | Headquarters – Banbridge, Co Down
Hours | 38 hrs per week. 8.00am to 5.00pm Mon to Thurs & 8.00am to 3.00pm Friday
Salary | Competitive depending on experience
Responsible to | Quality Assurance Manager
Key Responsibilities
* Auditing: Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards and regulatory requirements
* Prepare audit reports, identify nonconformities and track correct actions
* Support customer and certification body audits, as needed
* FMEA and risk management: Lead or participate in FMEA (Failure mode and effects analysis) activities to assess and mitigate risks
* Develop and maintain FMEA documentation
* Develop risk mitigation strategies based on FMEA findings
* Nonconformity reporting and corrective actions: Manage internal and external nonconformities, including root cause analysis, corrective action identification and reporting
* Track, log and resolve externally provided processes, products and services and client issues
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address systemic issues and prevent recurrence
* Continual improvement Analyse data to identify trends and implement process improvements
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality standards into all relevant processes
* Documentation and training Develop and maintain AH-IMS documentation, procedures, work instructions etc
* Conduct relevant training and development, as required
* Promote AH’s quality culture/programme
* Quality metrics and reporting: Prepare and present reports on quality metrics, defect rates and corrective action effectiveness to management
* Compliance and standards: Ensure compliance with the Alternative Heat – Integrated Management System (AH-IMS), internal quality standards, regulatory requirements and client-specific requirements
* Stay informed about industry regulations and standards, ensuring that processes comply with relevant requirements
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
The person:
* Proven experience in quality engineering, particularly in audits, FMEA and nonconformity reporting
* Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001, IATF 16949 etc) and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean etc)
* Familiarity with other management systems (e.g. ISO 45001, ISO 14001 etc)
* Attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines
* Strong knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Quality Assurance, Engineering) or equivalent experience
* Experience with quality management systems and tools.
* Training in ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001 etc)
* Certification as an ISO Lead Auditor (ISO 9001) is advantageous
If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for ensuring high-quality products or services, and if you thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us as we continue to uphold and elevate our commitment to delivering excellence.
Benefits
* Full in-house training and career development opportunities.
* Competitive pension scheme.
* Life assurance scheme.
* Health cash plan.
* Full access to smart wellbeing platform.
* Annual flu vaccine
* Free annual health check during working hours.
* Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
* Lavish Long service awards
* Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee.
* Electric vehicle charging ports
* Full access to car emergency kit.
* Annual Christmas raffle
* Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise
* Secure, free onsite parking.
* Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours
* Free Barista Style Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily.
* Friendly and supportive working environment in state-of-the-art facilities.
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