Quality & Continuous Improvement Lead

Services_EUA-E314 Quality & Continuous Improvement Lead - Full Time - Aberdeen, United Kingdom Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. Shape the future of quality and continuous improvement at one of Sulzer’s flagship facilities. This is a newly created opportunity to lead at a site that has recently undergone a major transformation, positioning itself as a key hub for the overhaul of motors, pumps, gearboxes, and turbo-compressors. If you're ready to make a real impact at a forward-thinking service centre, we want to hear from you. Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and management of quality systems, audit compliance, and customer requirements at our Ellon Service Centre
• Investigate and resolve quality issues through structured root cause analysis, implementing robust corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement using LEAN methodology, working closely with operational leadership
• Own and deliver the internal audit programme and support third-party and customer audits
• Monitor supplier performance and work with procurement to ensure conformance and drive improvements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A recognised qualification in mechanical engineering or strong industry experience in rotating equipment or industrial services
• In-depth knowledge of ISO9001 and quality management systems
• Experience leading LEAN and CI projects with advanced problem-solving tools
• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills
• Understanding of repair methods, materials, and supplier quality management

What we offer you:

• A competitive basic salary
• Personal bonus scheme, paid annually based on company and personal performance
• 33 days of annual leave
• Defined pension contribution
• Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programmes
• Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle
• Opportunity to apply for a Costco membership for exclusive offers
• Discounted personal car leasing available for you, your family, and friends
• Long Service Awards to celebrate employee longevity
• Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways
• Free, secure onsite parking, including electric charging facilities

Our Ellon Service Centre has recently benefitted from a £1 million investment, establishing it as a key Sulzer site in the UK & Nordics region. Serving clients in the oil & gas, renewables, and power generation sectors, the team is focused on technical excellence, fast response, and continuous improvement – and you’ll be right at the heart of it ! No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role. Do you have a question about the role? Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at Danny.Faulkner@sulzer.com . Our team is looking forward hearing from you! Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.