Safety engineer Work, Jobs in Taunton, Som (with Salaries)

Quality Engineer (with Health & Safety Responsibilities)
AVoptics Limited —Yeovil
- From £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Safety Engineer - Nuclear Construction
ASSYSTEM —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- English
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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System Safety Engineer
Leonardo UK Ltd —Yeovil
- £53,000 - £57,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- IT
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Senior Safety Engineer - DSEAR
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Construction
- Annual leave
- Work from home

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Quality Engineer (with Health & Safety Responsibilities)

AVoptics Limited -
Yeovil

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Job details

Full-time
From £40,000 a year

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

NEBOSH
Quality management
ISO 9001
Analysis skills
Root cause analysis
Communication skills

Full job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer with strong experience in Health & Safety to support and enhance our Business Management Systems while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role will play a key part in supporting our Quality Manager in driving continuous improvement, reducing risk, and promoting a culture of quality and safety across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Quality

Develop, implement, and maintain Business Management Systems (BMS) in line with AS9100 standards.
Conduct internal audits and support external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Analyse quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Lead root cause analysis investigations using tools such as 8D and FMEA.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, reduce defects, and enhance product reliability.
Support in the management of customer returns ensuring timely investigation and implementation of robust preventative actions.
Supporting initial and on-going supplier approval management.

Health & Safety

Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures to mitigate workplace hazards.
Promote a strong safety culture through training, awareness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformities, ensuring thorough reporting and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
Maintain and improve Health & Safety management systems.
Support the management of and support the completion of inspections where required.

Environmental

Support adherence to all applicable environmental legislation including ROHS & REACH.

Key Requirements

Essential:

Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and standards (e.g. AS9100).
Minimum Internal Auditor certification (ISO9001 / AS9100).
Demonstrable experience in Health & Safety practices and UK legislation.
Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies (e.g. Root Cause Analysis, 8D).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable:

Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role within an aerospace environment.
Lead Auditor certification (ISO9001 / AS9100).
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent Health & Safety qualification).

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to influence and drive change across teams.
Organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Commitment to continuous improvement and safety excellence.

Pay: From £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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