Contract: PermanentHours: Full timeSalary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience)Location: SouthportWe are looking for the right candidate to join our Quality Department as a Senior Quality Engineer. You will be responsible for providing guidance on the management, implementation, operation, monitoring, and review of the Quality Management System(s) in accordance with business and customer needs, ISO 9001, and any other relevant standards in line with the central Divisional governance.You will provide direction and control for the Southport Manufacturing Business Unit regarding manufacturing quality to ensure that products, processes, and services meet the quality standards required to minimise quality costs and maximise customer satisfaction whilst ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered to. You will also oversee the management of the returns and warranty process for the Business Unit.Essential Criteria:We are looking for an individual who has the following skills/competencies:Engineering/Technical degree qualification (or equivalent experience)Internal auditor qualification (ISO 9001)Strong written and oral communication skillsExcellent influencing skillsHighly motivated and able to work unsupervised in a high-activity environmentCompetent with proven experience in developing, documenting, and implementing a Quality Management System experience within a manufacturing or warehousing environmentPragmatic approach to problem-solvingStrong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015Good knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)Desirable Criteria:Lead auditor qualification (ISO 9001)Knowledge of RISQSKnowledge of Network Rails Design for Reliability StandardBenefits:Competitive salaryPension and death-in-service provisions for employees in the pension scheme25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Health and Wellbeing InitiativesEmployee offers and discounts from various retailersRecognition events and rewardsCar parking / Breakfast clubUnipart Dorman - Who Are We?Unipart Dorman is a leading UK manufacturer of LED solutions for rail and traffic signalling and hazard warning lights, and its name is recognised globally for quality and innovation. The organisation is part of Unipart Rail, who provide the most comprehensive portfolio of products, services, and solutions available for the rail industry, using its deep expertise in continuous improvement processes to support its customers in the development of the railway system.As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the Investors in People accreditation and also world-class status in employee engagement.You may also have experience in the following: Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, Quality Control Engineer, ISO 9001 Auditor, Lead Auditor, Process Improvement Engineer, Compliance Engineer, Quality and Compliance Manager, Production Quality Engineer, Quality Management Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, APQP Specialist, PPAP Engineer, FMEA Specialist, etc.REF-218 827TPBN1_UKTJ