Quality Engineer Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Fareham | Permanent | Monday-Friday Are you an experienced Quality Engineer looking to join a world-class manufacturing environment supplying highly engineered products into regulated industries? Our client, a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer based in Fareham, is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality assurance activities across production, suppliers and customers. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in driving continuous improvement, solving complex quality issues and ensuring compliance with internationally recognised standards. The Role As a Quality Engineer, you will act as a key link between customers, suppliers and internal manufacturing teams, ensuring products and processes consistently meet customer expectations, industry standards and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include: Managing customer quality requirements and ensuring they are effectively implemented Leading investigations into customer complaints, product non-conformances and process issues Conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventative actions using structured methodologies such as 8D Supporting continuous improvement initiatives through analysis of quality and process performance data Hosting customer and third-party audits and managing corrective actions through to completion Conducting internal and supplier audits, producing reports and driving closure of findings Supporting supplier approval and ongoing supplier quality performance Completing product approval documentation and First Article Inspection Reports (AS9102) Supporting new product introduction, design reviews and manufacturing validation activities Analysing process capability and implementing quality improvements Assisting with release documentation including Certificates of Conformity and technical quality packs Supporting the maintenance and development of quality management systems What We're Looking For Essential: ONC/HNC qualification in Engineering, Quality or a related discipline Certified Lead Auditor Minimum 2 years' experience in a Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance position Experience within a highly regulated manufacturing sector such as aerospace, automotive, medical, nuclear or similar Strong understanding of root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement methodologies Knowledge of quality systems and auditing practices Ability to interpret technical documentation and quality requirements Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable: CQI qualification or Quality Management Diploma Experience working within a manufacturing environment Knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001 and NADCAP requirements Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience Knowledge of AS9102 FAIR documentation Understanding of pressure vessel or highly engineered product standards Why Apply? Join a recognised engineering manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality and innovation Work on technically challenging products within regulated industries Opportunity to influence quality performance across customers, suppliers and production Stable, growing business with long-term career prospects Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development If you're a Quality Engineer looking for your next challenge within a modern manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion. Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy