Nuclear/Defence Quality Engineer – Regulated Manufacturing

Premier Group Recruitment; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Training & development

Nuclear projects exposure

Job summary

Premier Group Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer in Leicester to maintain and improve quality systems within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. You will drive non-conformance investigations, CAPA actions, root-cause analysis and audits, while ensuring traceability and compliance with customer specifications.

The role requires strong knowledge of QMS, FMEA/PPAP/SPC, and collaboration with engineering and production teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Engineer in nuclear, defence or military manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and regulated manufacturing processes.
• Proficient with FMEA, PPAP, SPC, CAPA and structured problem solving.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and technical specs.
• Experience supporting audits (internal and external).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Eligible for UK security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System to ISO 9001 and industry standards.
• Lead investigations into non-conformances and implement CAPA actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Whys and Ishikawa.
• Perform internal audits and support customer/third-party audits.
• Manage supplier quality issues and supplier development activities.
• Ensure product traceability and compliance with specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering/production to drive quality improvements.
• Produce and maintain inspection plans and quality records.
• Monitor quality metrics and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure adherence to safety, regulatory and customer requirements.

Skills

Quality management systems

Regulated manufacturing

FMEA

PPAP

SPC

CAPA

Root cause analysis

Engineering drawings interpretation

Audits (internal/third-party)

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Lead Auditor qualification

Job description

Premier Group Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer in Leicester to maintain and improve quality systems within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. You will drive non-conformance investigations, CAPA actions, root-cause analysis and audits, while ensuring traceability and compliance with customer specifications.

The role requires strong knowledge of QMS, FMEA/PPAP/SPC, and collaboration with engineering and production teams.