Quality Assurance Engineer - Weekends

STR Group Limited; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Ex.Benefits

Job summary

STR Group Limited is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to proactively investigate manufacturing non-conformances and drive continuous improvements on the production floor in Greenwich, London. The role emphasizes hands-on problem-solving, RCA leadership, and collaboration with production and engineering teams.

Key responsibilities include applying Lean Six Sigma tools, managing multiple investigations, and supporting NPI activities to reduce risk and improve quality and operational

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 RCA investigations into manufacturing non-conformances.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) to root causes.
• Identify and implement process improvements and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to resolve issues.
• Manage multiple investigations and drive actions to completion.
• Support new product introduction and proactive risk prevention.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Problem Solving

Manufacturing

Stakeholder Engagement

Engineering Background

Job description

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

Friday to Monday - Days | 33 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, 33 hours.
• Working hours: 08:00-17:00
• Join an expanding engineering and manufacturing operation.
• A varied, hands-on role with genuine scope to influence quality and operational performance.