Quality Assurance Technician

Set2Recruit; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A quality-focused engineering firm is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician in Exeter. In this full-time role, you'll ensure products meet quality standards, manage compliance, and lead improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in ISO systems and engineering qualifications. This position offers an engaging environment, delivering innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Some experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• 2+ years' industry experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Familiarity with PPAP processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits to ensure process compliance.
• Collaborate to implement operational improvements.
• Manage customer returns and supplier non-conformance investigations.

Skills

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

Analytical thinking

Written communication skills

Project management

Interpreting engineering drawings

Education

Level 4 qualification (HNC) or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

5S/6S

RCCA

Job description

Overview

Quality Assurance Technician / Quality Engineer – Full-Time, Onsite - Exeter 5 days a week.

Salary - £30-35K + Benefits

About the Role

As a Quality Assurance Technician / Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that all products meet quality and compliance standards. You’ll collaborate across design, production, and supply chain teams to drive improvements, support product validation, and maintain regulatory compliance. This is a hands-on, full-time, onsite role reporting to the Quality Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits to support continuous improvement and ensure process compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement operational improvements.
• Lead global regulatory compliance efforts, including proactive tracking of upcoming changes.
• Manage customer returns and supplier non-conformance investigations.
• Carry out product testing and verification throughout the development cycle.
• Develop and execute test procedures, including design of experiments.
• Participate in risk assessments (e.g., FMEA) to identify and reduce product risks.
• Oversee workshop and testing facilities, maintaining equipment, schedules, and 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Some experience/knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Level 4 qualification (HNC) or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Experience with 5S/6S, RCCA, and structured problem-solving tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent analytical thinking and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• 2+ years' industry experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Familiarity with PPAP processes.
• Knowledge of international product compliance standards (e.g., CE, UKCA, RoHS, REACH, Prop 65).

Why this is a great role

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking engineering team delivering innovative solutions for extreme environments, from marine and off-road to industrial applications. You’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment where quality and creativity are central to everything we do.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Quality Assurance

Industries

• Engineering Services and Manufacturing