Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Salary: Competitive
Location: Westerham - TN16
This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in 7 days at 23:59 BST.
The vacancy
As our Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our quality transformation team— Identify opportunities, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement across the EMEAA region.
You’ll ensure we meet and exceed ISO 9001:2015 standards, manage our Quality Management System (QMS), and collaborate across sites and brands to create a consistent, world-class approach to quality.
This is a regional role with influence across multiple business units, requiring strong problem-solving skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for quality excellence.
We are looking for an immediate start to cover a Fixed Term Contract until 31st August . This role is operating a hybrid working model covering multiple sites—ideal for an experienced, hands on, quality professional looking to make a real impact in a defined period.
What you are already great at
Lead Quality Governance: Ensure full alignment with ISO 9001:2015. Manage internal audits, facilitate management reviews, and maintain QMS integrity across sites.
Standardise Across Brands: Foster Collaboration with cross functional teams to create a unified approach on processes and procedures.
Embed Best Practices: Champion Six Sigma, PFMEA, and Control Plan methodologies in manufacturing environments.
Strengthen Non-Conformance Management: Design and enhance processes for issue handling with a customer-first mindset.
Facilitate Root Cause Analysis: Lead structured problem-solving using A3 and 8D tools to deliver sustainable corrective actions.
Lead CAPA Execution: Coordinate regional CAPA processes, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication of corrective actions.
Support Regional Projects: Act as a quality SME on cross-functional initiatives, driving alignment and excellence.
Train & Empower Teams: Deliver engaging training on quality tools, standards, and continuous improvement practices.
Promote CI Culture: Identify improvement opportunities, lead initiatives, and measure impact across the region.What You Bring
Proven ability to turn complex data into strategic action.
Deep knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and experience managing ISO-compliant systems.
Strong track record in internal and external auditing
Expertise in Six Sigma, PFMEA, and Control Plans (certifications a plus).
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills across functions and geographics.
Self-driven, organised, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.Our Competencies
We succeed by living our shared values every day. You will demonstrate the ability to:
Drive Results – Take ownership and consistently deliver high standards.
Nimble Learning – Adapt quickly and embrace feedback.
Collaborate – Build strong relationships and work cross-functionally.
Plan and Align – Organise work effectively and align with site priorities.Our Purpose & Behaviours
We Think Big, Learn Fast
We Work It Together
We Make The Hard CallWhy Join Us?
We reward not just the results but the positive impact you make along the way. With a pay-for-performance culture, we value curiosity, collaboration, and the drive to keep improving.
The Benefits
33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) – pro-rata for part-time
Annual Incentive Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance & Pension Plan
Health & Wellbeing Programme (including health cash plan)
High Street Reward Scheme & Refer a Friend Programme
Free Parking & Eye Care support
Flexible working model
Employee Recognition ProgrammeOur Hiring Process
Initial discussion with our Resourcing Team.
On-site interview process (1–2 stages depending on role).
Successful candidates will be notified, and start dates confirmed.If you haven’t heard from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Who we are
Fortune Brands Innovations are a US-based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide. Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of leading luxury British brands, Shaws, Perrin & Rowe and Victoria + Albert, plus Riobel from Canada. We market these together under the House of Rohl name.
In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market-leading digital showering technology.
Our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products.
With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 600 people, dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton will be completed later this year, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow