Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

West Sussex / Plymouth (with travel between sites)

Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Early finish Fridays

We’re looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team, reporting to the Quality Manager. This is a hands-on role supporting quality assurance activities across our West Sussex and Plymouth sites, ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and meeting customer and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the QA representative in project and design reviews
• Liaise with customers on quality requirements and support audits/testing
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (ISO 9001)
• Conduct internal audits and support corrective actions (NCRs, CAPAs)
• Perform root cause analysis and lead structured problem solving (e.g. 5 Whys, DMAIC)
• Analyse quality and production data to identify trends and improvements
• Drive continuous improvement, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives
• Support supplier quality activities, including assessments and issue resolution
• Prepare quality plans and support contract reviews
• Manage customer returns, fault analysis, and reporting

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• 3+ years’ experience in engineering/manufacturing
• or HND (or higher) in a relevant discipline

Desirable:

• Experience in a Quality Engineer role
• Background in regulated industries such as defence or aerospace

What We’re Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proactive, self-starting approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Adaptable, resilient, and collaborative mindset

Security Requirements

You must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (5 years UK residency required).

Apply now to be part of a team committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.