At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Quality Assurance team and drive continuous improvement in quality systems.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company committed to operational excellence and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus scheme, generous holidays, and a solid pension plan.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on quality standards while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality assurance and a degree in Electronics or related field preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
To lead the Quality Assurance team, ensuring the effective maintenance, compliance, and continuous improvement of the company’s Quality and Environmental Management Systems in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 standards. The role combines hands-on quality activities with team leadership and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Quality & Environmental Management Systems
- Maintain and continuously improve the integrated management system in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949
- Ensure all processes and documentation remain compliant
- Support system updates, document control, and change management activities
- Audits & Compliance
- Plan, conduct, and support internal audits
- Act as a key contact for external audits (certification bodies and customers)
- Ensure timely closure of audit findings and nonconformities
- Quality Assurance & Improvement
- Lead investigations into nonconformities, customer complaints, and internal quality issues
- Drive root cause analysis and implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Promote and support continuous improvement initiatives across the business
- Monitor and report on quality KPIs and trends
- Team Leadership
- Manage, coach, and develop a small QA support team
- Allocate workload and ensure team objectives are met
- Foster a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
- Operational Support
- Work closely with other functions to resolve quality issues
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and process changes from a quality perspective
- Ensure adherence to customer-specific requirements where applicable
Education
- Bachelors in Electronics Engineering
Experience Required
- Essential
- Proven experience in a quality assurance role within manufacturing (electronics preferred)
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 (or similar quality management system standard)
- Experience in leading or supporting internal and external audits
- Demonstrated experience of team leadership or supervision
- Strong problem-solving capability using structured methods (e.g. 8D, RCA)
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to prioritise effectively
- Desirable
- Experience working to ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 standards
- Background in electronics manufacturing or similar technical environment
- Understanding of ESD control standard e.g. BS EN IEC 61340
- Knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, 5S, Kaisan
- Experience working with electronics workmanship standards e.g. IPC-A-610
Qualifications
- Degree, HND, or equivalent in Electronics, Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline (preferred)
- Lead auditor qualification (desirable)
Key Competencies
- Leadership and team development
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Communication and collaboration
- Accountability and ownership
Work Environment
- Occasional requirement to support audits or projects outside normal working hours
Travel
- Occasional UK/overseas travel may be required
Competencies
- Acting as a Champion for Change
- Acting Strategically
- Building and Supporting Teams
- Communicating Effectively
- Delivering High Quality Work
- Driving for Results
- Evaluating and Implementing Ideas
- Inspiring and Motivating Others
- Prioritizing and Organizing Work
- Sharing Information
- Solving Complex Problems
- Supporting Organizational Goals
- Thinking Broadly
- Working with Diverse Populations
Benefits
- Staff Bonus Scheme
- 23 days holidays (increase to 26 after a period of time) with the opportunity for an additional 4 days annual leave based on sick and working from home limits
- Pension Scheme (pays up to 7.5% of the employees’ salary as long as the employee matches the sum paid by the company)
- Life Insurance (4 x employees salary)
- Income Protection Cover
- Employee Appreciation day - celebrated in August for employees and their families
- Christmas Celebrations
- Hours of Work - 8.30am to 4.30pm with 1/2 hour for lunch
- Excellent working conditions at our renovated site in Milton Keynes
Quality Engineer in Milton Keynes employer: Murata Power Solutions
As a Quality Engineer at our Milton Keynes location, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a staff bonus scheme, generous holiday allowances, and a pension plan, all within a newly renovated site that fosters operational excellence and teamwork. Join us to lead a dedicated QA team while enjoying a balanced work-life environment and opportunities for continuous improvement.
We think you need these skills to ace Quality Engineer in Milton Keynes
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
IATF 16949
Quality Management Systems
Internal Audits
External Audits
Root Cause Analysis
