Production and Quality Engineer

Personnel Selection; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking a Production and Quality Engineer in the UK to enhance Quality Management Systems and improve production efficiency. Candidates should have experience in quality engineering and strong knowledge of QMS frameworks. The role requires working across two locations and offers a dynamic, hands-on environment focused on quality and craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer or Production Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of QMS frameworks and ISO 9001 is beneficial.
• Experience with Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Quality Management Systems under Group Quality Manager.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation including SOPs.
• Conduct quality inspections at both locations.

Skills

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Document writing

Analytical problem solving

Job description

We are working with a unique and creative client who are seeking a production and quality engineer to join their team where you will be instrumental in maintaining and developing Quality Management Systems (QMS), improving production efficiency, and embedding best practice across both sites. As production and quality you will working across two sites, Hampshire and London ensuring that exceptional craftsmanship is supported by robust quality systems and production processes. This is a unique role with variety, responsibility, and a high degree of autonomy perfect for someone who enjoys working in creative, hands-on environments.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of Quality Management Systems, under the guidance of the Group Quality Manager.
• Develop, write, and maintain quality documentation, including SOPs and work instructions.
• Raise, process, and close out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Conduct quality control inspections at both Guild and Cox sites.
• Lead and support Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement projects across both locations.
• Champion a culture of quality, precision, and efficiency across production teams.
• Build close working relationships with craftspeople and managers to ensure operational alignment.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as a Quality Engineer or Production Engineer in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Strong working knowledge of QMS frameworks; familiarity with ISO 9001 principles is desirable.
• Experience with NCR and CAPA processes.
• Confident in writing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites, managing priorities and communicating effectively.
• Comfortable in a workshop setting, with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Experience overseeing or working closely with production teams is an advantage.

If you are an engineer who thrives in environments where no two days are the same. You care deeply about quality, have a practical eye for process, and understand how thoughtful systems can enable extrarodinary craftmanship, please do get in touch!