Do you have a strong technical quality engineering background?
Are you experienced with manufacturing processes?
Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes has a fantastic opportunity for a high-performing and enthusiastic Quality and Manufacturing Engineer working within a small specialist team on multiple projects to improve and sustain existing products and ensure the products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
The Role: You will be responsible for managing all key quality control activities including final quality checks, quality inspection, first article inspection, and non-conformances alongside providing hands-on manufacturing engineering support. You will ensure that new and existing designs and production ready, processes are strong, and issues are contained and resolved. Specific tasks include:
* Lead the company’s quality strategy, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
* Monitor quality performance, lead root cause investigations, and drive corrective and preventative actions.
* Oversee quality processes including inbound inspection, First Article Inspection (FAI), and final quality checks.
* Manage customer complaints, RMAs, and warranty investigations to ensure timely resolution.
* Define and manage supplier quality standards, including supplier NCRs and corrective actions.
* Support new product introduction, design reviews, DFMEA activities, and prototype builds.
* Develop work instructions and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
* Support outsourcing and external manufacturing partners where required.
The Candidate:
* Proven experience in a Quality and/or Mechanical Engineering role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Strong knowledge of quality management methods and continuous improvement practices.
* Ability to review designs for manufacturability and participate in DFMEA activities.
* Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to solving problems and delivering value.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams.
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and accountable for delivering results.
* Proactive problem solver with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
* Engineering qualifications desirable
Benefits:
* £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
* Early finish Friday
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Company Sick pay
* Bonus scheme
If you are interested please call Josh Hoyle on (phone number removed) or apply online
* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position
Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year