QHSE ENGINEER – Birmingham – £34,000 – Permanent – Days – Early Friday Finish
We are seeking a QHSE Engineer to strengthen our commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence in a busy manufacturing facility in the Birmingham area. Our product range serves aerospace, defence and marine industry sectors, and we are entering an exciting growth phase.
Location: Commutable from Rowley Regis, Cradley Heath, Dudley, Brierley Hill, Walsall, Wednesbury, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Moseley, Smethwick, Halesowen and Hall Green (United Kingdom).
Responsibilities
* Maintain compliance with all relevant HSE legislation and standards.
* Lead audits, inspections and risk assessments, driving continuous improvement.
* Oversee ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems, documentation and KPIs.
* Manage COSHH assessments, safety walk‑throughs and emergency procedures.
* Investigate incidents and near misses using 8D and root cause analysis.
* Champion sustainability and Net Zero initiatives.
* Chair Health & Safety Committee meetings and communicate results across the business.
* Lead the implementation and integration of IATF 16949 with ISO 9001 QMS.
* Maintain and continually improve existing quality management systems.
* Manage internal and third‑party audits, ensuring corrective actions are delivered.
* Develop documentation, process plans and procedures to meet compliance standards.
* Monitor and report key Quality KPIs (scrap, rework, complaints, audit findings).
* Oversee supplier quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Facilitate Management Reviews and drive best practice across all operations.
Requirements
* H&S qualification (IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH) desirable.
* Experience developing and implementing IATF 16949 systems.
* Proven experience managing or maintaining an IATF 16949 QMS.
* Strong understanding of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 systems.
* Excellent communication, problem‑solving and time‑management skills.
* Competent IT skills (MS Office, document control systems, etc.).
* Proactive, self‑motivated, and committed to continuous improvement.
* IATF Internal or Lead Auditor training.
We welcome candidates who are experienced Quality Engineers looking to take on HSE responsibilities.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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