Quality Controller

Hythe Engineering; Fareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Fareham is seeking a Quality Controller to ensure product quality and compliance. The role involves inspections, documentation, and supporting quality initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality management systems and strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Familiarity with PPAP, MSA, GR&R.

Responsibilities

• Review Quality Plans and QA/NDT documentation.
• Perform visual inspections and audits.
• Collaborate with Managers to meet QA requirements.

Skills

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

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Are you passionate about quality, precision, and continuous improvement? We are looking for a Quality Controller to join our team and ensure our products meet the highest standards in safety, performance, and compliance.

As a key player in our quality assurance efforts, you’ll be responsible for inspections, documentation, and supporting quality initiatives that drive excellence throughout our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, and QA/NDT documentation.
• Perform visual inspections, weld fit-up checks, and cleanliness audits.
• Ensure correct implementation of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and welder qualifications.
• Maintain traceability of materials and verify calibration of inspection tools.
• Collaborate with Managers and Project Leads to meet project-specific QA requirements.
• Maintain quality documentation within the Combined Management System (CMS).

What We're Looking For

• Experience in Project Quality, Quality Control, and Quality Management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, Nuclear, Automotive).
• Familiarity with PPAP, MSA, GR&R, and process mapping.
• Strong background in supplier management, contract review, and specification interpretation.
• Skilled in problem-solving and root cause analysis.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills.
• Strong communicator - both written and verbal.
• Able to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Committed to maintaining quality from RFQ through to dispatch.

Requirements

• Roles at Hythe Engineering require security clearance. Candidates must meet the requirements to obtain security clearance to be considered for this role.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance, including optical and dental.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance