Quality Engineer - Compliance Analysis

Job description

The Impact You'll Make Danfoss is proud to be at the forefront of driving a global transformation in digital and electric solutions that increase productivity and energy efficiency. We are truly passionate about investment, and innovation, as we continue to support our customers' journey towards a greener and lower-carbon future. We now have an opportunity to recruit an Quality Compliance Analyst from our site in Warwick, UK. In this role you will play a vital role in ensuring consistent, high-quality products reach our customers, protecting them from failures and strengthening trust in our brand. Your expertise will help ensure quality systems are not only in place, but actively followed and continuously improved. By using data-driven insights and structured problem-solving, you will enable the business to prioritise the right quality initiatives and make informed decisions. Your contributions will build a proactive quality culture focused on prevention rather than reaction. Working closely with production teams, you will drive sustainable improvements on the shop floor, reducing scrap and rework while improving stability and overall efficiency. What You’ll Be Doing Drive and promote a strong quality culture across the business, ensuring compliance with customer, product, quality, and regulatory requirements. Coordinate and manage APQP, PPAP, and change management activities for new products, process changes, suppliers, and customer requirements. Review, approve, and provide technical support for supplier quality submissions and ongoing supplier quality performance. Support, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), including training employees on quality tools and processes. Plan and conduct process, product, and manufacturing audits in accordance with IATF 16949, company standards, and external certification requirements. Establish, monitor, and improve quality control systems using core quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and capability studies. Analyse quality performance data, support KPI reporting, lead problem-solving activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as 8D and 5-Why analysis. Support production and customer quality issue resolution while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, GMP, and operational standards. What We're Looking For Lead auditor for IATF16494 standard or equivalent, alongside previous knowledge and experience of managing internal auditing programs for compliance Ability to read drawings and understand technical specifications. Experience of APQP, NPD and PPAP process and its requirements, alongside tools such as PFMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, Capability Study, Manufacturing Process In depth knowledge and experience of problem solving, and an ability to analyse and report data and/or measurements analysis Advantageous would be: Previous knowledge or experience of laboratory equipment. Understanding in business systems such as One ERP/ SAP. Knowledge of LEAN principles and continuous improvement tools Knowledge of GD&T Qualification in or equivalent knowledge of quality systems, engineering and manufacturing processes What You'll Get from Us We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great. Ready to Make a Difference? If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.