Quality Engineer

Copeland LP; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global climate technologies company is seeking a Quality Engineer in Cookstown, Northern Ireland. This critical role involves managing ISO Quality Management Systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, experience with ISO systems, and a strong focus on process improvement. You'll interact regularly with auditors and regulatory bodies, promoting a culture of quality within the organization. Join us to contribute to a sustainable future while enhancing manufacturing operations.

Benefits

Flexible time off plans

Parental leave

Competitive benefits plans

Qualifications

• Experience in managing ISO-based Quality Management Systems.
• Hands-on experience dealing directly with auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Strong understanding of internal compliance and system governance.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve the ISO Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Act as the main point of contact for audits and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor and report on quality KPIs.
• Support process improvement and problem resolution.

Skills

ISO Quality Management Systems

Process Improvement

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Lean/Six Sigma Methodologies

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

(such as apply with LinkedIn) and capture some of your activity on the careers site. It doesn’t record any personal details. For more information, please read our and .We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.Whether you are someone looking for a career change, a professional, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!This job is based in **Cookstown, Northern Ireland.****Key Responsibilities:*** Own, maintain, and continuously improve the ISO Quality Management System (QMS).* Ensure compliance with all internal, customer, regulatory, and product certification requirements, including process qualification and internal controls.* Develop, review, update, and control QMS documentation, including procedures, SOPs, work instructions, control plans, and quality records.* Maintain effective document and system control, ensuring audit readiness at all times.* Plan, coordinate, support, and host internal, external, regulatory, and customer audits.* Act as the primary point of contact for auditors, regulatory bodies, and customers during on-site audits and visits.* Monitor, analyse, and report quality KPIs, including scrap, rework, yield, and customer complaints.* Support production teams with process improvement, standardisation, and day-to-day quality issue resolution.* Promote a culture of compliance, quality discipline, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.**Qualifications and Experience:*** Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or other associated discipline.* Experience in a Quality Systems role with hands-on experience managing ISO-based Quality Management Systems, including dealing directly with auditors, regulatory bodies, and customers during on-site audits.* A strong understanding of process qualifications, internal compliance, and system governance.* Experience leading quality system improvement or remediation initiatives* Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage complex documentation.* Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.* Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification would be an advantage.If this is you, please apply! We can't wait to meet with you!**Our Commitment to Our People**Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including parental leav, vacation and holiday leave.Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating**Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging**At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.**Equal Opportunity Employer**Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.**Work Authorization**Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the Country in which they apply. This is not a position for which sponsorship or work authorization will be provided.**No calls or agency requests please.**We are seeking an experienced **Quality Engineer,** to join our Quality Team, to support and enhance our manufacturing operations through strong ownership of **quality systems and regulatory compliance**. This is a systems-focused role that is critical to maintaining ISO and other regulatory certifications, ensuring robust internal process qualification, and driving continuous improvement across production processes. The role involves regular interaction with auditors, regulatory bodies, and customers during on-site visits and audits.