Quality Engineer

TieTalent; Fareham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in Fareham is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure high-quality product performance and compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in sectors such as Defence or Aerospace, with excellent inspection and documentation skills. This role is restricted to UK nationals due to security clearance requirements and offers a salary of £45,000 to £50,000. The position is on-site in Fareham and involves collaboration with various teams on quality assurance deliverables.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence, Nuclear, Automotive, Marine, or Aerospace sectors.
• Project Quality and Quality Control experience.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 / AS9100 standards.
• Proficient in PPAP, MSA, GR&R, and process mapping.

Responsibilities

• Review Quality Plans and QA documentation.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Collaborate on documentation and deliverables.
• Conduct inspections and validate qualifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compliance assessment

Collaboration

Inspection skills

Document control

Job description

About

Are you a detail-oriented Quality Engineer looking for a new, exciting opportunity?

Butler Ross is currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer on behalf of an organization involved in the defence sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in playing a key role in ensuring high-quality product and project performance, compliance, and driving continuous improvement.

This opportunity offers a salary from £45,000 to £50,000 (potentially higher depending on experience) and will be based at their site in Fareham.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Review Quality Plans, FUDs, Inspection & Test Plans, and QA/NDT documentation
• Interpret codes, standards, and specifications to ensure compliance
• Collaborate with QA Manager and Project Leads on documentation and QA deliverables
• Ensure Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) conformity
• Conduct weld fit-up inspections and visual inspections
• Validate welder qualifications and ensure prolongation is maintained
• Perform cleanliness inspections and ensure material traceability
• Manage calibration control of inspection tools and equipment

Ideal Experience

• Experience in sectors such as Defence, Nuclear, Automotive, Marine, or Aerospace is beneficial
• Project Quality and Quality Control experience
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 standards
• Proficiency in PPAP, MSA, GR&R, and process mapping
• Supplier development and document control experience
• Contract and Specification review skills (RFQ, Drawing Specs)

Note: Due to the nature of the organization, position, and projects, candidates must be UK nationals to meet security clearance requirements. Individuals who cannot obtain security clearance will not be considered.

Please apply via this advert or contact us directly for questions or additional details.

This position may suit individuals who have previously held roles such as:

• Quality Engineer
• Supplier Quality Engineer
• Quality Assurance Engineer
• Quality Manager
• Supplier Quality Manager
• Quality Control Engineer

Location: Fareham, England, United Kingdom

Work experience: QA

Languages: English