Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

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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. xwzovoh

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