Job Title:  Senior Quality Engineer (Systems) NEWPORT

Job Purpose

Ensure compliance of Enersys Newport Quality Management System to internal and external requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain a Quality Management System compliant with internal and external requirements (ISO 9001:2015, ISO/TS 22163:2017, IATF 16949 and CAA part 21 subpart G and customer specific requirements)
• Conduct regular internal audits to assess QMS effectiveness.
• Report on process kpis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality procedures, work instructions and training programs.
• Develop QMS awareness through coaching and formal training within different levels of the organization.
• Ensure QMS is aligned and unified between multiple standards.
• Manage customer audit and internal audit schedules.
• Support assessment of changes (e.g process and documents) to ensure compliance with QMS requirements.
• Coordinate communication with UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
• Ensure CAA part 21 subpart G product organization exposition (POE) is updated and improved.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulation and best practices related with quality management systems.
• Work with other functions to improve business processes (e.g supply chain management, training and development, etc).

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Formal education at HNC/HND level or ability to learn.   
• Internal audit certification (ISO 9001, ISO/TS 22163 or IATF 16949)
• 5 years’ experience of working in similar function, preferably within a regulated industry such as automotive or aerospace.
• Excellent organizational skills (time management, work planning) with the ability to use resource materials to manage multiple projects.
• Experience leading internal audits.
• Experience hosting external audits (customer and/or certification bodies).

The ideal candidate:

• Graduate level.
• Lead auditor for IATF 16949 or ISO/TS 22163.
• Experience with core automotive tools such as PPAP, APQP, MSA, Control plan and PFMEA.
• Experience working with QM in a regulated environment (medical, automotive or aerospace)
• Several years of auditing experience.

The Individual:

• Conscientious, responsible, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Continuous improvement mindset with track record of improving business processes.
• Detailed oriented.
• Organized.
• Aligned with Enersys’ core values (Safety and Our Environment, Engagement, Continuous Improvement, Customer Experience, Teamwork, Ethics and Accountability)
• Able to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Diplomatic but fair.