Senior Quality Engineer Horsham £45,000 - £55,000 A leading provider of advanced integrated systems and technologies for defence and security applications are seeking Senior Quality Engineer who will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of product quality and reliability. Key Accountabilities - Senior Quality Engineer Supporting the maintenance and continual improvement of the QMS to ensure that the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001 are satisfied. Conducting internal audits to monitor operation and effectiveness of the QMS and to facilitate continual improvement. Ensuring that appropriate corrective actions, resulting from recorded non-conformances, are implemented and effective. Development of QMS elements with process-owners including process, procedure & operating instructions. Working closely with the Supply Chain team - Responsibility for on-site supplier assessment & approval. Liaison with suppliers to facilitate the on-time supply of conforming materials and services from external providers resolution of issues with non-compliant product. Reviewing customer bids and contracts for Quality requirements and preparation of Quality Plans. Fault analysis and reports on customer returns. Skills and knowledge required - Senior Quality Engineer Experienced in the management of a QMS within a design and manufacturing environment. Qualified to minimum HNC/HND or relevant equivalent. Experienced in managing and conducting internal and supplier audits. Experienced in "8D" problem solving methodology within an SME and with suppliers, including use of 5-Whys and Ishikawa/Cause and effect diagrams. Able to create and develop clear and concise QMS elements including processes, procedures, and workflows