Quality Assurance Engineer - Weekdays

STR Group Limited; Royal Borough of Greenwich; Sur place; GBP 50 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

STR Group Limited is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Engineer to join a growing manufacturing operation in Greenwich, London. The role focuses on quality investigations and continuous improvement.

You will lead RCA investigations, apply Lean Six Sigma tools, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with Production and Engineering teams to boost quality and performance. The position is Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours, with a 09:00-18:00 window and potential bonus and benefits.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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 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.

Connaissances

RCA

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Manufacturing quality

Formation

Engineering degree

Outils

8D

5 Whys

Fishbone analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Description du poste

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.