Quality Assurance Engineer

Insignis Talent. STR Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Insignis Talent. STR Ltd is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Engineer to join a growing manufacturing operation in Greenwich, London.

The role focuses on owning investigations, driving continuous improvement, and partnering with Production and Engineering teams to enhance quality and operational performance. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in QA within manufacturing, a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and a track record of leading improving projects with measurable results.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' Quality Assurance experience within manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualification (internal training accepted).
• Proven experience leading improvement projects with measurable results.
• Strong RCA, problem-solving and corrective action experience.
• Engineering background, ideally electrical, electronic or mechanical.
• Confident influencing and engaging stakeholders across manufacturing and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations into manufacturing non-conformances.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools, including 8D, 5 Whys and Fishbone analysis.
• Identify process improvements and implement effective corrective actions.
• Work directly with production teams to investigate issues and develop practical solutions.
• Manage multiple investigations and drive actions through to completion.
• Support NPI activities and proactive risk prevention.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Quality Assurance Engineer - £55,000 + Bonus + Ex. Benefits

Monday–Friday | 37.5 hours | Greenwich, London - Permanent

Are you a hands‑on Quality professional with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement?

We\'re looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join an expanding engineering and manufacturing operation, supporting increased production demand and new product introduction.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of manufacturing investigations, drive improvements and work closely with Production and Engineering teams to improve quality and operational performance.

The Role

• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations into manufacturing non-conformances.


• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools, including 8D, 5 Whys and Fishbone analysis.


• Identify process improvements and implement effective corrective actions.


• Work directly with production teams to investigate issues and develop practical solutions.


• Manage multiple investigations and drive actions through to completion.


• Support NPI activities and proactive risk prevention.

About You

• Minimum four years' Quality Assurance experience within manufacturing.


• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualification (internal training accepted).


• Proven experience personally leading improvement projects with measurable results.


• Strong RCA, problem-solving and corrective action experience.


• Engineering background, ideally electrical, electronic or mechanical.


• Confident influencing and engaging stakeholders across manufacturing and engineering.

Electro‑mechanical or optical manufacturing experience would be advantageous, although other manufacturing backgrounds will be considered.

We\'re looking for someone proactive, resilient and inquisitive, who is comfortable challenging assumptions, working autonomously and spending time on the production floor. You\'ll have the confidence to influence others and the persistence to see improvements through to completion.

The Opportunity

• Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours.


• Preferred working hours: 09:00–18:00, with flexibility.


• Join an expanding engineering and manufacturing operation.


• A varied, hands‑on role with genuine scope to influence quality and operational performance.