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.
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