About the role

  • Senior Quality & Process Control Engineer managing quality and compliance for high-security products. Involved in process controls, project delivery, and team collaboration across various sites in the UK.

Responsibilities

  • Establish, deploy and maintain robust process controls across all High Security and Safety product categories
  • Ensure full compliance with stakeholder specifications, requirements, FIRAS standards, UKCA regulations and internal engineering rules
  • Define and monitor inspection and testing procedures from raw material receipt through to final site sign‑off
  • Manage Tier 1 contractor quality platforms to capture site snags and track resolution
  • Own the end‑to‑end CAPA lifecycle, from non‑conformance identification through to long‑term corrective actions
  • Lead root cause analysis using structured methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA and layered audits
  • Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Delivery and Installation teams to embed preventive controls and eliminate repeat issues
  • Attend UK project sites to validate installation quality and compliance for: Windows and doors, Riser and service doors, Timber and joinery packages, FF&E and locking systems
  • Provide real‑time technical support to installation teams
  • Conduct site inspections, installation audits and final compliance checks
  • Maintain end‑to‑end product traceability using digital systems (e.g. QR‑code and component tracking)
  • Produce, review and approve quality documentation including: Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Compliance packs, Certificates and as‑built records
  • Deliver clear, transparent quality reporting to clients and stakeholders
  • Provide early‑stage quality input and risk assessment during pre‑construction phases
  • Build trusted relationships with key partners, stakeholders and other strategic contractors

Requirements

  • Significant experience in quality leadership within manufacturing, construction or high‑security environments
  • Strong knowledge of MoJ/HMPPS specifications and custodial product requirements
  • Proven background in CAPA, root cause analysis and process improvement
  • Comfortable supporting high‑pressure construction sites and multi‑site operations
  • Excellent communication skills with strong client‑facing capability
  • Willingness to travel nationally and work flexibly.

Benefits

  • Work on nationally significant, high‑profile programmes
  • Be part of a technically driven, quality‑focused leadership team

Job title

Senior Quality & Process Control Engineer – HSS

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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