Quality Engineer

Insignis Talent; Fareham; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Quality Engineer

Fareham

Up to £50k

About the Role:

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Operations (QHSE) team, ensuring the highest standards of quality across production, customer relations, engineering projects, supplier management, and business systems. You will play a critical role in maintaining ISO9001 and ISO14001 compliance, improving processes, and driving continuous improvement within our manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Quality Assurance:

• Monitor and improve production workmanship standards, ensuring proper technician training and adherence
• Conduct inspections, first article inspections, and root cause analysis of production rework.
• Implement corrective actions to enhance product quality and efficiency.

Customer Quality Interface:

• Investigate and resolve customer complaints and non-conformances.
• Host customer inspections and audits, ensuring smooth communication and issue resolution.
• Manage product recalls and field upgrades, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Engineering & Project Quality:

• Participate in design reviews, ensuring quality is embedded in product development.
• Support validation and verification activities at different design stages.
• Collaborate with the New Product Introduction (NPI) team to optimize designs for manufacturability.

Supplier Quality Assurance:

• Work with purchasing teams to assess and approve suppliers.
• Address supplier non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance and quality trends.

Business Management System (BMS):

• Maintain and update quality process documentation, work instructions, and forms.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure BMS effectiveness and compliance with ISO9001 and ISO14001.
• Support external certification audits and liaise with certification bodies.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in inspection of electrical, electronic, and mechanical parts & assemblies.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) and corrective action implementation.
• Skilled in quality tools, process improvement, and value stream mapping.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use standard inspection equipment (micrometers, verniers, etc.).

Desirable:

• Internal auditing experience in ISO9001 & ISO14001.
• Experience with defence standards, product compliance, and type approvals.
• Trade compliance and engineering design review involvement.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented, process-driven, and able to handle multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive problem-solver.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a company that values quality and innovation.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in high-reliability manufacturing.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.