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.
About The Role
Step into a leadership role where you can drive quality, compliance, and continuous improvement at Sulzer’s Leeds Service Centre — a key facility specialising in the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of rotating equipment for customers across power generation, oil & gas, water, and other heavy industries. Known for its technical capability and fast‑turnaround support, the centre plays a vital role in helping customers minimise downtime and maximise performance.
In this position, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by strengthening quality standards, shaping improvement initiatives, and supporting a high‑performing, customer‑focused operation.
Your Main Responsibilities
- Investigate and resolve quality issues using structured root‑cause analysis, ensuring robust corrective and preventive actions
- Lead and champion continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN methodology, working closely with the local management team
- Oversee the internal audit programme and support successful outcomes in customer and third‑party audits
- Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with procurement to enhance quality, conformance, and reliability
To Succeed In This Role, You Will Need
- A recognised qualification in mechanical engineering or significant experience in a relevant service or repair environment
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience maintaining or managing quality management systems
- Proven success in leading LEAN or continuous improvement projects, with strong structured problem‑solving abilities
- Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills
- An understanding of repair processes, rotating equipment, and supplier quality standards
What we offer you
We’ve recently invested significantly in modernising our Leeds Service Centre — creating a brighter, more efficient, and more advanced workspace designed to support high‑quality work and a great employee experience.
Core Benefits
Alongside our upgraded facilities, you’ll benefit from:
- Competitive salary & annual bonus scheme
- 33 days’ holiday
- Defined pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programmes
- Discounts on shopping, entertainment & lifestyle
- Costco membership option
- Discounted personal car leasing for you, family & friends
- Long Service Awards
- Ongoing learning through Sulzer Learning Pathways
Onsite Perks
- Free, secure parking with EV charging
- Multi-faith prayer room
- Newly modernised work areas
Community & Wellbeing
- Lively Sports & Social Club with events & prize draws
- 24/7 onsite gym
- Subsidised vending machines
- Subsidised Canteen offering hot and cold food
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 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
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