Production Quality Engineer

CBSbutler Ltd.; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Horsham is seeking a motivated Production Quality Engineer to ensure that products meet high quality standards. You will be integral to the Quality Assurance team, focusing on continuous improvement in manufacturing processes within the defence and aerospace sectors. Ideal candidates will have a strong quality background and experience with ISO standards. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £34,000 - £42,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality assurance within engineering, defence, automotive, or aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards, particularly ISO 9001.
• Experience with quality sign-off responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Check final product and intermediate assemblies for conformity.
• Oversee and support inspection of flagged parts against engineering drawings.
• Conduct product and production process audits.
• Lead and assist with investigations into non-conformances.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Problem-solving methodologies

Job description

Overview

Production Quality Engineer

Horsham - Hybrid
£34,000 - £42,000

We are seeking a motivated Production Quality Engineer to join a dynamic Quality Assurance team. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring all products meet the highest quality standards while driving continuous improvement across production.

Working for a fire control and surveillance specialist, this is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with a strong quality background in manufacturing, defence, aerospace, or automotive environments to take the next step in their career.

Responsibilities

• Check final product and intermediate assemblies for conformity.
• Oversee and support inspection of flagged parts against engineering drawings.
• Conduct product and production process audits.
• Support and promote continuous improvement and lean initiatives, including 5S/6S.
• Lead and assist with investigations into non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are documented and implemented.
• Request and review supplier corrective action reports.
• Support prototypes and NPI with manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), verifying results and providing sign-off.
• Assist with 8D investigations and cross-functional root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality assurance within lean, engineering, defence, automotive, or aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards, particularly ISO 9001.
• Experience with quality sign-off responsibilities.
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa).