QHSE Technician
Stonehouse – Permanent – Full-time – Salary Up to £35,000
An established engineering firm in Stonehouse is looking to recruit a Quality Technician who can play a key role in upholding and improving the business's quality systems and project execution standards. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role that sits at the heart of the manufacturing and delivery process – ideal for someone with a passion for standards, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement, seeking a development opportunity.
The Role:
- Lead the implementation and development of quality assurance protocols across key manufacturing activities
- Ensure all internal processes align with customer specs, industry standards and ISO 9001:2015 requirements
- Liaise directly with customers and supply chain contacts on quality expectations, concerns, and compliance issues
- Review and optimise Quality Control Plans and ensure alignment with the company's stage-gate approach to projects
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions where issues arise
- Maintain and develop Quality Management System documentation and processes
- Offer support and guidance to the wider team on quality standards, tools, and best practices
- Play a key part in lessons learned reviews, sharing findings to drive continuous improvement
The Person:
- HNC, HND or degree-level education in an engineering, quality, or technical discipline – Desirable
- In-depth understanding of ISO 9001:2015 and associated quality processes
- Strong grasp of engineering drawings, specifications, and technical standards
- Confident using hand-held measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers and verniers
- Able to manage your own workload effectively, working across multiple priorities
- Strong communicator, capable of working across teams and confidently handling both internal and external conversations
- Quality audit experience and qualifications (e.g. CQI, internal auditor) – advantageous
- Customer-focused, organised, and driven by getting things right the first time
- Practical and solutions-oriented approach, with the confidence to challenge where necessary