Quality & CI Lead - Maternity Cover - Full Time - York, United Kingdom
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
Step into a leadership role that drives quality and continuous improvement at Sulzer’s dynamic York Service Centre. This 12-month maternity cover offers the opportunity to make a real impact at a site known for delivering critical mechanical services to customers in fast-paced, high-demand sectors. Be part of a team that prides itself on precision, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
1. Lead the implementation and management of quality systems, audit compliance, and customer requirements at our York Service Centre
2. Investigate and resolve quality issues through structured root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
3. Drive continuous improvement initiatives alongside the local management team using LEAN methodology
4. Manage the internal audit programme and support successful outcomes from customer and third-party audits
5. Monitor supplier performance, working closely with procurement to ensure conformance and drive improvements
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* A recognised qualification in mechanical engineering or significant industry experience in a relevant service or repair environment
* Sound knowledge of ISO9001 and experience managing quality management systems
* Experience leading LEAN or CI projects and applying structured problem-solving techniques
* Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills
* Understanding of repair processes, rotating equipment, and supplier quality expectations
What we offer you:
* A competitive basic salary
* Personal bonus scheme, paid annually based on company and personal performance
* 33 days of annual leave
* Defined pension contribution
* Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programmes
* Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle
* Opportunity to apply for a Costco membership for exclusive offers
* Discounted personal car leasing available for you, your family, and friends
* Long Service Awards to celebrate employee longevity
* Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways
* Free, secure onsite parking, including electric charging facilities
This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
The York Service Centre plays a vital role in Sulzer’s UK network, delivering responsive general mechanical services including emergency breakdowns, part repairs, and remanufacturing. Our team is focused on technical excellence and customer satisfaction, and this role is crucial to upholding those standards throughout the contract period.
Do you have a question about the role?
Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at Danny.Faulkner@sulzer.com. Our team is looking forward to hearing from you!
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK, and the USA.
About us
Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality, and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management, and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance, and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2024, our 13,500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.5 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com
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