Production & Quality Engineer – NPI, Inspections & CAPA

Workshop Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard pension after 3 months

Uniform supplied, safety equipment

Social Fund for events

25 Days holiday, plus increases

Bank holidays

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment are seeking a Quality Engineer for a well-established engineering manufacturer in Southampton, delivering high-quality precision components to aerospace, defence, and oil & gas sectors.

In this permanent role you will conduct inspections, support new product introductions, and help drive continuous improvement across production areas.

You'll work in a team-focused environment, maintain H&S and quality standards, and engage with customers as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a quality engineer in manufacturing.
• Familiar with quality standards and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Support management at all levels in achieving business objectives.
• Adhere to all Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Develop a strong understanding of all activities within your work area.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across all workspaces.
• Carry out any reasonable tasks requested by management.
• Carry out hands-on tool assembly, inspections, trials, and testing.
• Perform high-level inspections (CMM, ISIR, FAIRs).
• Support product development projects with technical input.
• Train colleagues in rubber moulding processes.
• Engage with customers where required.
• Perform general engineering tasks including press builds, repairs, maintenance, and improvements.
• Conduct inspections (CMM, ISIR, FAIRs) and provide training as needed.
• Create work instructions and sales/inspection drawings.
• Assist with production troubleshooting.
• Take ownership of non-conformance investigations and implement corrective actions (CAPAs).
• Support training activities across the team.

Skills

Self-motivation

Timekeeping

Team player

Continuous learning

Problem solving

Job description

Workshop Recruitment are seeking a Quality Engineer for a well-established engineering manufacturer in Southampton, delivering high-quality precision components to aerospace, defence, and oil & gas sectors.

In this permanent role you will conduct inspections, support new product introductions, and help drive continuous improvement across production areas.

You'll work in a team-focused environment, maintain H&S and quality standards, and engage with customers as needed.