Quality Management System (QMS) Specialist
CV-LibraryWestbury, WiltshirepermanentPosted: 15 July 2026
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* Lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
* Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, regulatory requirements and customer expectations.
* Maintain and control QMS documentation, policies, procedures and work instructions.
* Plan, conduct and support internal and external quality audits.
* Monitor audit findings and drive timely corrective actions.
* Manage the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process from investigation through to closure.
* Analyse quality data to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
* Establish and monitor Quality KPIs, reporting performance to key stakeholders.
* Implement risk management processes to identify and mitigate quality risks.
* Manage controlled changes to the Quality Management System.
* Support supplier quality management and monitor supplier performance.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve business processes and quality performance.
* Develop and deliver Quality Management System training across the organisation.
* Act as the quality representative during customer, regulatory and certification audits.
* Ensure accurate document control and quality record management.
* Promote quality best practice and a culture of continuous improvement.
* Support customer feedback analysis to drive service and product improvements.
* Maintain awareness of evolving industry standards and regulatory requirements.
* Provide technical guidance on quality processes and compliance activities.
Skills & Experience
* Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
* Experience working within a Quality Management Systems environment.
* Strong knowledge of internal auditing, CAPA and continuous improvement methodologies.
* Experience of risk management, quality documentation and regulatory compliance.
* Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Knowledge of quality standards within a regulated manufacturing or engineering environment
* Lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
* Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, regulatory requirements and customer expectations.
* Maintain and control QMS documentation, policies, procedures and work instructions.
* Plan, conduct and support internal and external quality audits.
* Monitor audit findings and drive timely corrective actions.
* Manage the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process from investigation through to closure.
* Analyse quality data to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
* Establish and monitor Quality KPIs, reporting performance to key stakeholders.
* Implement risk management processes to identify and mitigate quality risks.
* Manage controlled changes to the Quality Management System.
* Support supplier quality management and monitor supplier performance.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve business processes and quality performance.
* Develop and deliver Quality Management System training across the organisation.
* Act as the quality representative during customer, regulatory and certification audits.
* Ensure accurate document control and quality record management.
* Promote quality best practice and a culture of continuous improvement.
* Support customer feedback analysis to drive service and product improvements.
* Maintain awareness of evolving industry standards and regulatory requirements.
* Provide technical guidance on quality processes and compliance activities.
Skills & Experience
* Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
* Experience working within a Quality Management Systems environment.
* Strong knowledge of internal auditing, CAPA and continuous improvement methodologies.
* Experience of risk management, quality documentation and regulatory compliance.
* Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Knowledge of quality standards within a regulated manufacturing or engineering environment