QMS Engineer

Quality Systems Engineer Location: Southampton, Hampshire Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 Permanent Role About the Company This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, high-technology manufacturer that designs and produces precision-engineered laser systems used in cutting, welding and marking applications across a range of global industries. The company is introducing new products at pace and is investing heavily in quality and operational excellence — making this a pivotal time to join. The Role As Quality Systems Engineer, you'll play a key part in ensuring the continued effectiveness and development of the Quality Management System (QMS). You'll lead internal audits, support external audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to identify non-conformities, coordinate corrective actions, and maintain compliance with ISO9001:2015 and related quality standards. This role combines auditing, system management, and hands-on problem-solving, offering great scope to make a visible impact in a growing and technically advanced business. Key Responsibilities •Plan, perform and report on internal QMS audits in line with ISO9001:2015 requirements. •Coordinate and support third-party and customer audits. •Manage non-conformity reporting, root cause analysis and corrective actions. •Maintain and improve the QMS, including document control and change management systems. •Update and develop procedures and training materials for quality system processes. •Deliver training and inductions for new starters and refresher sessions across teams. •Report key quality metrics and support management reviews. •Contribute to new product introduction (NPI) quality audits. •Provide day-to-day quality system support to teams across manufacturing, engineering and R