QHSE Engineer (Manufacturing)

QSHE Engineer (Manufacturing) | Thatcham, Berkshire | Permanent – Up to £45K + Benefits

Location: Thatcham, Berkshire
Salary: Up to £45,000 + benefits
Working Patterns: Full-time, permanent, on-site
 

Zed Rail Limited are proud to partner with a market leading global manufacturer, that specialises in the production of high-performance electrical components, supplying into the rail, aerospace, and various other highly regulated industries.
With a rich heritage, cutting-edge engineering, and a culture of continuous innovation, this business is looking to hire a passionate and experienced QSHE Engineer to strengthen its Quality, Safety, Health & Environmental functions across the product lifecycle.

The Role
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality, safety, and environmental performance of products used in demanding infrastructure and transport environments. From production line audits and supplier performance, to environmental reporting and incident response — your work will directly influence critical system reliability and compliance across the board.

Key Responsibilities
Perform inspections of incoming goods, production, and finished assemblies
Ensure compliance to ISO 9001, ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 across all operations
Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement using 8D, FMEA, SPC, PPAP
Lead internal audits and support supplier quality performance
Promote a proactive safety and environmental culture site-wide
Maintain robust QSHE documentation and provide reporting dashboards to leadership
Collaborate with design, production, procurement and customer service teams

What do they need from you?
Engineering qualification (degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing)
Proven QSHE or Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing or electro-mechanical setting
Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 frameworks
Familiarity with tools like FMEA, PPAP, 8D, CAPA, SPC
Confident communicator and problem-solver, with strong attention to detail

Desirable: CQE, Six Sigma, NEBOSH/IOSH, ERP exposure, and rail/aerospace sector experience

Why Apply?
Be part of a 100+ year engineering legacy with global export reach
Join a friendly, team-driven culture with major investment in continuous improvement
Shape safety-critical systems used by the UK’s leading infrastructure and transport providers
Gain exposure across design, production, and international supplier networks

Apply today or email (url removed) to learn more – strict confidentiality applies.

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