Quality Management Systems Engineer

We're looking for a Quality Management Systems Engineer to lead and evolve our QMS across NP Aerospace. This is a senior role where you'll take ownership of governance, compliance and continuous improvement, ensuring our systems meet international standards while enabling the business to operate efficiently and safely. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy combining structure with influence - setting standards, improving processes and working across teams to embed a strong quality culture. If you want to shape how quality is managed at an organisational level and have a direct impact on performance, compliance and risk, this could be the perfect role for you.,

• Flex your day - flexible start and finish times (subject to manager approval and operational needs)
• Time to recharge - 25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Purchase Scheme, In this role, you'll take ownership of the organisation's Quality Management System, ensuring it remains compliant, effective and aligned to standards such as ISO 9001 and beyond. You'll lead the development and maintenance of quality policies, procedures and the Quality Manual, giving you direct influence over how quality is governed across the business.
You'll manage internal and external audit programmes, acting as the key interface with certification bodies and leading management reviews. This will allow you to build strong visibility at senior levels while ensuring the business maintains certification and continuously improves its compliance position. You'll also drive document control and process standardisation, introducing structured ways of working that improve consistency and efficiency. By mapping and refining business processes, you'll play a key role in reducing risk, improving quality outcomes and supporting scalable growth.

Our team embraces modern technologies, including AI-assisted tools, to work smarter and deliver better results. Candidates should either have experience using AI tools or demonstrate a willingness to learn and apply them in their role., We're looking for someone who combines strong QMS expertise with leadership capability and a practical approach to improving business performance. You'll ideally have:
• Degree in Engineering, Quality Management or a related discipline
• Significant experience (7+ years) working within Quality Management Systems
• Proven experience managing and maintaining ISO 9001-certified systems
• Experience leading internal and external audits, including certification bodies
• Strong knowledge of document control, process governance and compliance frameworks
• Experience with CAPA, root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification
• CQE or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Experience with ISO 14001 / ISO 45001
• Experience supporting digital QMS systems or automation initiatives
  
  At NP Aerospace, we know our success comes from our people. That's why we invest in benefits that support your health, reward your hard work, and help you grow your career, NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.
Our mission is to improve and protect lives, and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication form the bedrock of our culture. Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next-generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world's largest defence organisations. Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years, evolving into an agile and diverse company. Our Business Development team is expanding both in the UK and North America.


• Support for Defence - two weeks' paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs)
• Future security - competitive pension scheme (9% combined employer/employee contributions
• Peace of mind - life cover at 3x base salary
• Health & wellbeing first - BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs
• Grow with us - career development and advancement opportunities within a global business
• Supportive environment - a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose