Quality Engineer

Quantum Design Oxford; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal/Senior Quality Engineer. The successful candidate will lead quality improvement initiatives, maintain ISO compliance, and drive process enhancements in a high-tech environment focusing on quantum technology and nanotechnology. This role offers competitive salary, flexible working hours, and an array of benefits including private healthcare and 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Chartered (or nearly Chartered) status in Quality.
• Strong knowledge and experience of ISO Management Systems.
• Proven success in auditing and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement initiatives across the product lifecycle.
• Focus on root cause problem solving and cost optimisation.
• Maintain and develop Business Management Systems to ensure compliance.

Skills

Root cause problem solving

Cost optimisation

Attention to detail

Inspiring positive change

Education

Chartered Quality Professional

Tools

ISO Management Systems

Job description

Overview

Principal/Senior Quality Engineer. Are you a Chartered or nearly Chartered Quality Professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to shape quality strategy, drive continuous improvement, and deliver measurable results across an innovative, high-tech business? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We design and manufacture cutting-edge research tools that power breakthroughs in quantum technology and nanotechnology. Quality is fundamental to everything we do - ensuring precision, reliability, and excellence in our world-class products.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement initiatives across the full product lifecycle — from initial customer enquiry through to installation.
• Focus on root cause problem solving, cost optimisation, and end-to-end process enhancement with high attention to detail.
• Take ownership of maintaining and developing our Business Management Systems, ensuring alignment with ISO standards and compliance across the organisation.
• Work closely with our Quality Manager.

Qualifications

• Chartered (or nearly Chartered) status in Quality
• Strong knowledge and experience of ISO Management Systems
• Proven success in auditing, process improvement, and business-wide quality initiatives
• Preferably, experience within a manufacturing environment
• A proactive, self-motivated mindset with the ability to inspire and drive positive change

Benefits

In addition to a competitive starting salary, QD Oxford offers flexible working hours and a half-day on Fridays. We also offer 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements. We also invest in our talented employees by supporting them in their ongoing career and development so that they reach their full potential. We care and work hard to provide a workplace where you can grow and learn.

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