We’re recruiting for a well-established advanced manufacturing business operating within a highly regulated engineering sector. This role sits within the Quality team and plays a key part in ensuring products, processes and systems meet the highest industry standards.
What’s the role all about?
As Quality Engineer, you’ll provide quality assurance support across the business — working with customers, suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
You’ll be responsible for investigating quality issues, leading root cause analysis and supporting product and process improvements across the organisation.
Your responsibilities will include:
Reviewing customer quality requirements to ensure correct implementation
Acting as a key customer interface for quality-related matters
Investigating internal and external non-conformances
Leading root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D methodologies
Supporting the collection and analysis of quality data within manufacturing
Participating in customer and third-party audits and managing follow-up actions
Conducting internal and supplier audits and managing closure of non-conformances
Supporting supplier evaluation and Approved Supplier List (ASL) management
Preparing part approval documentation for new or modified products/processes
Supporting AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR)
Analysing product and process performance to drive continuous improvement
Supporting product development, design reviews and reliability activities
Supporting development of process capability, control plans and process audits
Ensuring release documentation (e.g. CoCs and Data Dossiers) is complete prior to shipment
This is a varied role combining quality engineering, customer interaction and continuous improvement.
What you’ll need
To succeed as a Quality Engineer, you’ll bring:
ONC / HNC in Quality or Engineering (or equivalent)
Certified Lead Auditor qualification
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Quality role
Experience within a highly regulated industry such as aerospace, automotive, medical or nuclear
Strong understanding of problem-solving methodologies (8D, Root Cause Analysis)
Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO9001, AS9100 or NADCAP
Understanding of engineering drawings, materials and manufacturing processes
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
Desirable:
CQI qualification (e.g. Diploma in Quality Management)
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools
Familiarity with pressure vessel standards such as ASME VIII, PD5500 or PED
About you
You’re a proactive, analytical and detail-driven engineer who enjoys working across departments to solve problems and improve processes.
You’ll be:
A strong communicator who builds relationships with customers and suppliers
Comfortable working in cross-functional teams
Methodical in your approach to investigations and analysis
Self-motivated and capable of working independently
Focused on delivering quality and continuous improvement
Why apply?
Opportunity to work within a highly regulated advanced manufacturing environment
Exposure to complex engineering products and processes
Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing and customers
Real opportunity to drive improvements and influence quality systems
Stable, technically challenging environment with strong long-term prospects
Interested?
If you’re a Quality Engineer looking for a technically challenging role in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year