Quality Engineer

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability Recruitment; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability Recruitment is seeking a Quality Engineer for a growing engineering and manufacturing business in the UK. You will support AS9100 and ISO 9001 compliance and drive quality improvements across manufacturing operations.

The role suits an organised, detail-focused professional with at least two years in quality in precision or regulated environments, able to work with cross-functional teams and apply quality tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Quality Engineering or Quality role.
• Experience in AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 environments.
• Background in precision engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Conduct internal audits and support corrective action activities.
• Assist with non-conformance investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve quality procedures and processes.
• Monitor manufacturing quality performance using quality tools.
• Provide support and guidance on quality standards and best practice.
• Participate in management reviews and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our client is a growing engineering and manufacturing business specialising in high-performance metal components for demanding industries, including aerospace, industrial, and advanced technology sectors. Operating from modern UK facilities, the organisation combines innovative manufacturing techniques with strong engineering capability to deliver complex, precision-engineered products.

The business offers a collaborative and fast-paced environment with a strong focus on quality, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to support the ongoing development and improvement of the company’s Quality Management System. Working closely with engineering and production teams, you will help ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards while driving quality performance across manufacturing operations.

This role would suit an organised and detail-focused individual with experience in a precision engineering or regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Conduct internal audits and support corrective action activities
• Assist with non-conformance investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve quality procedures and processes
• Monitor manufacturing quality performance using appropriate quality tools
• Provide support and guidance on quality standards and best practice
• Participate in management reviews and quality improvement activities

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a Quality Engineering or Quality role
• Experience working within AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 environments
• Background in precision engineering or manufacturing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment
• Experience within advanced manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of metal manufacturing processes
• Flexible approach to working hours when required