Junior Quality Engineer

Latitude Recruitment; Havant; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent electronics manufacturing firm is seeking a Junior Quality Engineer in Havant. This role emphasizes managing and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) while ensuring products and processes meet internal and customer standards. The ideal candidate will engage in root cause analysis, conduct audits, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The position involves collaboration with production teams to maintain product quality and streamline operations. Working hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Thurs and 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Fri.

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of ISO9001.
• Experience working within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge in Root Cause Analysis & Corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and improving the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure all quality records are accurately updated.
• Conduct internal audits and support closing of audit findings.
• Lead customer return investigations and supplier concerns.
• Perform advanced root cause analysis for internal process issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives targeting efficiency.

Skills

ISO9001 knowledge

Experience in electronics manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective action

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

Our clients are an electronics manufacturing business, who are seeking a Junior Quality Engineer to join their growing team. Are you a Quality Technician looking for the next step, or have experience working within a quality department and keen to progress?

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in managing and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) while driving the performance of quality-related KPIs across the organization. You will ensure that processes, products, and documentation comply with internal and customer requirements, and you will lead data-driven investigations and corrective actions that strengthen quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Quality Leader - establish, maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensuring all quality records are accurately updated.
• Carry out root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related concerns.
• Conduct internal audits, LPAs, 5S assessments, and support on closing audit findings, reports, corrections, and corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to ISO9001, customer standards, and internal company procedures.
• Lead customer return investigations and supplier concerns, including Goods-In inspections, SCAR creation, and timely resolution of supplier failures.
• Perform advanced root cause analysis for internal process issues using tools such as 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Work closely with production functions to ensure product quality is maintained and deviations are controlled.
• Resolve daily manufacturing queries in a timely manner to support production flow and minimize downtime.
• Introduce new tooling, jigs, fixtures, and visual aids to improve throughput, efficiency, and yield.
• Maintain calibration records for all measurement equipment, hand tools, and internal tooling owned by the organization.
• Ensure calibration systems meet compliance and audit requirements.
• Identify training and development needs related to quality and processes within the organization.
• Participate in company induction programs as part of new staff onboarding.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business, targeting efficiency, waste reduction, and quality performance improvements.
• Support efforts to achieve and improve functional KPIs.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience and understanding of ISO9001
• Experience working within an electronics manufacturing environment
• Route Cause Analysis & Corrective action
• Problem solving

Working hours

8:00am - 4:30pm Mon - Thurs & 8:00am -1:00pm Fri