Product Quality Engineer

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-tech manufacturer in Southampton is seeking an experienced Product Quality Engineer to ensure exceptional product quality while driving continuous improvement. This role involves leading investigations, implementing corrective actions, and embedding quality standards. Candidates should have experience in product quality improvement, familiarity with core quality tools such as 8D and Six Sigma, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experience in Engineering/Manufacturing environments.
• Strong hands-on approach to quality improvement.
• Proven experience in product quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into product quality issues.
• Analyse field failures and manage structured problem-solving processes.
• Embed quality standards throughout operations.
• Collaborate with teams to support new product introductions.
• Promote best practices in quality techniques.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Influencing

Coaching in quality techniques

Tools

8D

SPC

Six Sigma

ISO9001

Job description

Overview

A key role has arisen for an experienced Product Quality Engineer to join a leading high-tech manufacturer operating from a state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound facility in Southampton. This permanent position reports directly to the Quality Manager and plays a pivotal part in ensuring exceptional product quality while driving continuous improvement across production, supply, and customer satisfaction.

This company designs and manufactures cutting-edge technology, maintaining its position as a market leader in this specialist field for many years. With a strong legacy across Europe, they have built a reputation for innovation, quality, and technical excellence.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will be the go-to expert for product quality performance, leading investigations into issues, implementing robust corrective actions, and embedding quality standards throughout operations. You will also take ownership of analysing field failures, running structured 8D problem-solving processes, and ensuring that quality controls meet the highest standards.

This role demands strong leadership, technical insight, and the ability to influence at all levels. You will work at the forefront of innovative manufacturing, supporting new product introductions, conducting risk assessments, and promoting best practices to enhance reliability and performance.

Candidates should bring proven experience in product quality improvement, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and the ability to coach others in quality techniques. Familiarity with core quality tools and methods such as 8D, SPC, Six Sigma, and ISO9001 will be highly advantageous. If you are passionate about delivering excellence and thrive in an environment that values innovation, precision, and teamwork, this is your chance to make a real impact in a cutting-edge manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into product quality issues and drive robust corrective actions across production, supply, and customer interfaces.
• Analyse field failures and manage structured 8D problem-solving processes.
• Embed and monitor quality standards throughout operations to maintain high levels of reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and risk assessments.
• Promote best practices in quality techniques and coach others in their application.

Qualifications

• Experience in Engineering/Manufacturing environments.
• Experience with core quality tools such as 8D, SPC, Six Sigma, and ISO9001 (familiarity advantageous).