QA HSE Responsible

About the position

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) & Quality Systems Lead to join our team at Kongsberg Automotive. This role is pivotal in driving a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with environmental and quality standards, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the site. The successful candidate will act as a key partner to leadership, employees, and external stakeholders, ensuring our operations are safe, compliant, and efficient.

Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

•    Lead and manage the site HSE system in line with company and group policies.
•    Investigate incidents, update risk assessments, and implement corrective actions.
•    Oversee PPE provision, safety signage, and contractor compliance.
•    Ensure compliance with environmental and safety legislation.
•    Maintain and manage ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
•    Manage waste disposal, hazardous materials storage, and environmental impact reduction initiatives.
•    Deliver HSE training and foster a safety-first culture across the site.

Quality Systems & Audits

•    Manage creation, updating, and control of quality system documentation.
•    Prepare for and support ISO / IATF certification audits.
•    Conduct internal system audits and track corrective actions to closure.
•    Ensure documentation is 100% up to date via the KA intranet portal.
•    Prepare and co-lead management review processes, including KPI analysis and improvement plans.

Continuous Improvement & Communication

•    Monitor HSE and quality performance indicators, driving action plans to achieve targets.
•    Communicate HSE and quality priorities clearly to employees and stakeholders.
•    Support new employee onboarding and deliver relevant training modules.
•    Stay updated with regulatory changes, industry trends, and best practices.

Requirements

Work Experience

Required:
•    Proven experience in the HSE field within an production environment.
•    Strong understanding of workplace hazards, risks, and safety practices.
•    Knowledge of HSE regulations (internal, external, and organizational).
•    Knowledge of ergonomics.

Desirable:
•    Experience as an internal or lead auditor.
•    Worked in the automotive industry

Education / Certification

Required:
•    NEBOSH accreditation or equivalent HSE qualification.
•    Trained internal auditor / lead auditor certification.

Job & IT-Specific Knowledge

Required:
•    Knowledge of ISO IATF 16949 (or ISO 9001) and quality system maintenance.
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
•    Experience with SAP-PLM tools (advantageous).
•    Knowledge and practice of process auditing; familiarity with AIAG core tools is a plus.
•    Ability to interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Soft Skills & Abilities

Required:
•    Strong communication skills.
•    Rigor, reliability, and tenacity.

Languages

Required:
•    English (fluent).

What we offer

Why Join Us?
•    Opportunity to play a key role in shaping safety, compliance, and quality systems.
•    Work in a fast-paced automotive supplier environment.
•    Be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement and innovation.
•    If this sounds interesting, and the right challenge we look forward to your application.

Benefits:
•    Work in a dynamic and developing company with endless opportunities.
•    A competitive salary plus benefits including hybrid working hours.
•    Salary circa £45-50K pa dependent on experience

Application / Contact

If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.

Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.