QMS Quality Engineer

The Special Steel Group is located in Sheffield and is one of the most successful steel and engineering businesses in the country, a recipient of the Queens Award for Enterprise. The Group consists of six independently operational businesses covering multiple disciplines including forging, heat treatment, testing, machining, and global distribution of advanced nickel-based alloys & special steels.

Overview

We have a team of quality‑focused professionals based at our Group HQ in Sheffield, and this role is full time (5 days a week), office‑based, with operational area interaction across all our Sheffield sites – so we offer plenty of variety through the working day! The successful candidate will report directly to the Group Quality Manager to ensure our wider quality activities are unified throughout the Group.

Experience & Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of ISO9001:2015 Management System Standards
• Previously undertaken roles in a Quality Engineer position (or similar)
• Experience of undertaking audits to the above standard
• Experience of undertaking problem‑solving activities using techniques including 5‑why, Ishikawa and 8D
• Experience working within a steel / engineering environment (preferred but not vital)
• GCSEs or ‘A’ Level qualifications including English, Mathematics and Science
• NVQ/Certificate/Diploma in Quality Management or similar (Preferred)
• ‘Internal Auditor’ or equivalent auditing qualifications (Preferred)

Duties

• Work with the Group Quality Manager and the wider team to maintain our range of QMS approvals including ISO9001, AS9100, AS9120 and NADCAP
• Maintain the Supplier Management System
• Maintain and manage standard operating procedures, controlled forms, documentation and FMEAs
• Undertake internal audits and support external audits as required
• Assist with continuous improvement projects across quality systems and procedures
• Support root‑cause analysis using 8D, 5‑why or similar methodologies
• Gather and analyse quality data to support continuous improvement initiatives/projects

Skills Required

• Excellent spoken and written communication
• Ability to build relationships and liaise with people at all levels
• Flexible attitude with multi‑tasking skills
• Attention to detail is essential
• Computer literate and conversant in Word and Excel, able to generate procedures, graphs, reports and presentations
• Confidence and a professional manner
• Respect for confidential information
• High level of motivation with a drive to learn new skills

Benefits

• On‑site parking
• Pension contributions
• Up to 28 days holiday (+stats) with longer service
• Financial support for further academic study in an associated field to develop your career

How to Apply

If you think that this sounds like you and you are excited by this opportunity, just send us a short CV and tell us a bit about yourself to either:
Gemma Hopper – Group Quality Manager –
Sue Grayson – Group HR –
Or if you prefer an informal chat first, email or call us on 0114 244 1061 to fix a time.
Alternatively, you can apply in writing to Sue Grayson, Group HR Officer, Bacon Lane, Sheffield, S9 3NH (Marked Private & Confidential).

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