Quality Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Fareham; On-site; GBP 35,100 - 42,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour week

Autonomy and ownership

Collaborative manufacturing enviroment

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking a proactive Quality Engineer for our Portchester, Hampshire site. You will support production, drive improvements, and maintain quality standards across the manufacturing process.

You will investigate quality concerns, manage NCRs and CAPA, and lead root-cause analyses to prevent recurrence. The role offers 37.5 hours per week with a salary up to £39,000 and a hands-on, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering or manufacturing qualification required.
• Experience in a Quality Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer role.
• Experience managing NCRs, RCA, CAPA.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Experience with inspection equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specs.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on quality support to production teams, ensuring issues are identified and resolved quickly.
• Investigate production, supplier, and customer quality concerns.
• Raise, manage, and close NCRs.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis using 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and Pareto analysis.
• Implement and verify CAPA.
• Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Analyse quality data and identify trends and improvements.
• Work with Engineering and Operations to improve manufacturing performance.
• Support internal, customer and certification audits.
• Maintain quality records and documentation.
• Drive initiatives to reduce waste, scrap, rework and customer complaints.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

NCR management

CAPA

Inspection & measurement

ISO 9001

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing qualification

Tools

Measurement equipment

Job description

Quality Engineer

Portchester, Hampshire
Up to £39,000
37.5 Hours per Week

Be the Quality Professional Who Makes Things Happen

Are you a proactive Quality Engineer with a strong manufacturing background and a passion for solving problems on the shop floor?

We're looking for an energetic, hands-on individual who doesn't wait for issues to come to them. Someone who enjoys being visible in production, investigating problems at source, and driving improvements that have a real impact on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a manufacturing business where you'll play a key role in supporting production teams, resolving quality concerns quickly, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

The Role

As Quality Engineer, you'll work closely with Production, Engineering, and Operations to ensure quality standards are maintained and enhanced throughout the manufacturing process.

You'll be a key point of contact for quality matters, taking ownership of investigations, driving corrective actions, and supporting the business in achieving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on quality support to production teams, ensuring issues are identified and resolved quickly.
• Investigate production, supplier, and customer quality concerns.
• Raise, manage, and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Lead Root Cause Analysis activities using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Pareto Analysis.
• Implement and verify Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Analyse quality data and identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering and Operations to improve manufacturing performance.
• Support internal, customer, and certification audits.
• Maintain quality records, reports, and documentation.
• Drive initiatives aimed at reducing waste, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.

What We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates who have developed their career within a manufacturing environment and have a proactive approach to quality management.

Requirements

• HNC, HND, Degree, or Apprenticeship qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or similar role.
• Proven experience managing NCRs, RCA, and CAPA activities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.
• Experience using inspection and measurement equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be:

Proactive and self-motivated

Comfortable working directly on the shop floor

Driven to solve problems rather than simply report them

Able to build strong relationships across departments

Passionate about continuous improvement

Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities

Committed to delivering sustainable quality improvements

This role would suit someone who enjoys being at the heart of manufacturing operations and takes pride in making a visible difference every day.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £39,000
• 37.5-hour working week
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative manufacturing environment
• A role with genuine autonomy and ownership
The chance to drive continuous improvement and influence business performance