Quality Engineer

Location: Newark - Onsite 

Are you a detail-driven Quality Engineer who loves improving processes, strengthening systems and making a genuine impact on product excellence?  If you thrive in a fast-paced technical environment and want a desk-based role where your engineering mind really gets to shine, this could be your next move.  

We're supporting a leading precision engineering business that supplies into highly regulated sectors and they're looking to add a passionate Quality Engineer to their growing team.  This is your chance to join a company that values continuous improvement, invests in it's people and champions a culture of accountability, clarity and excellence.  

What you’ll be doing

In this varied role, you’ll be a key guardian of the company’s Quality Management System - ensuring compliance, enhancing processes, and supporting a strong right‑first‑time culture. Your day‑to‑day will include:

Quality Management System

Maintaining and improving the QMS to AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 9001 and FDA standards

Reviewing and developing quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation

Supporting internal, customer and regulatory audits

Ensuring adherence to customer‑specific and regulatory requirements

Product & Process Quality Assurance

Providing engineering support for manufacturing and inspection teams

Leading First Article Inspections (AS9102)

Creating and reviewing control plans, inspection plans and acceptance criteria

Applying SPC, Cp/Cpk and trend analysis to drive quality performance

Risk Management & Validation

Supporting IQ/OQ/PQ validation activity

Assuring validated state of manufacturing processes, equipment and software

Participating in design reviews to ensure compliance from concept to release

Nonconformance & CAPA

Leading investigations using 8D, Fishbone and 5 Why methods

Implementing, verifying and closing CAPAs

Supporting management of deviations, nonconformances and customer complaints

Supplier Quality & CI

Supporting supplier qualification and audits

Managing incoming quality concerns

Driving Lean, Six Sigma and operational excellence initiatives

What you’ll bring

Essential:

Previous experience in a Quality Engineering role

Strong understanding of inspection & test equipment

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Analytical mindset and a proactive, positive attitude

Desirable:

Degree in Engineering, Quality or related field

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Auditor certification

Experience in aerospace or medical devices

Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 13485 & ISO 9001

Experience with ERP (EFACS), SPC tools (MeasurLink), and project management

Why apply?

You’ll join a supportive, forward‑thinking engineering organisation where quality is truly valued - and where your ideas, expertise, and continuous‑improvement mindset will make a visible impact.

Other roles you might have applied for:

Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Administrator, Q&A Engineer