Quality engineer

Quality Engineer – Bournemouth – £35,000 to £45,000

If you’re a hands-on Quality Engineer who enjoys being close to production, solving problems properly, and supporting quality improvements across a manufacturing environment, this is a strong opportunity to join a precision engineering business where quality is a priority.

This Quality Engineer role supports the Quality Manager in maintaining and improving the Quality Management Systems across AS9100, ISO 14001 and NADCAP. You’ll be involved in day-to-day quality activity, helping ensure product and process conformity across the business.
This is a precision engineering and manufacturing business based in Bournemouth, supplying into regulated sectors where quality, compliance and traceability are critical. The environment is practical, quality-driven and well suited to someone who enjoys being involved across both shop floor and systems-level quality.

 As a Quality Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting audits, managing non-conformances, assisting with FAIRs and contributing to continuous improvement activities. You’ll work closely with production, inspection and operations to ensure standards are met and maintained.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities of a Quality Engineer:
Support the Quality Manager with maintaining and improving the QMS
Assist with AS9100, ISO 14001 and NADCAP compliance
Support internal, supplier and customer audits
Assist with NCR activity, root cause analysis and corrective actions
Support FAIR documentation to AS9102 requirements
Assist with supplier quality and performance monitoring
Work with production and inspection to support on-time delivery
Provide day-to-day quality support across departments
Contribute to continuous improvement projects
Support training and mentoring on quality standardsWhat They’re Looking For:
Experience as a Quality Engineer or Quality Technician
Background in precision engineering or manufacturing
Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 14001 and NADCAP
Ability to read engineering drawings
Experience with root cause analysis and problem solving
Good Microsoft Office skills
Strong attention to detail and communication skills
Able to work across teams in a hands-on environmentDesirable:
NADCAP audit experience
Knowledge of welding, fabrication or CNC machiningWhat’s on Offer:
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000
39-hour working week with early finish on Fridays
Core hours:
Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30
Friday: 07:30 – 12:30
Flexible start times (06:30 or 07:00)
Overtime paid at 1.5x after 39 hours
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Company pension (4.5% contribution) + death in service
Free onsite parking
Cycle to Work scheme
Stable, long-term position in a quality-focused environment To apply or find out more, contact Ian at Holt Engineering:
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