Quality Engineer

Latitude Recruitment; Havant; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Havant is seeking a Quality Engineer to enhance their ISO 9001 QMS. Responsibilities include conducting audits, leading corrective actions, and supporting new product introductions. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and an ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification. Benefits include ample parking, above-statutory holidays, and a friendly environment.

Benefits

Ample free onsite parking

Early finish and dress-down Fridays

Above statutory holiday allowance

Company social events

Employee Assistance Programme

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Friendly and supportive environment

Qualifications

• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification is essential.
• Knowledge of QMS principles, auditing, and compliance.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the ISO 9001 QMS.
• Conduct and report on internal audits.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action.

Skills

ISO 9001 auditing

Problem-solving

Technical interpretation

Analytical skills

Education

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification

Job description

Overview

Our clients based close to Havant, have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join their growing team.

Responsibilities

• Assist to maintain and improve the ISO 9001 QMS.
• Conduct and report on internal audits.
• Ensure customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Monitor closure and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support new product introduction, including APQP and PPAP where required.
• Analyse quality performance data (COPQ, scrap, complaints, supplier KPIs).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification (essential).
• Knowledge of QMS principles, auditing, and compliance.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings/specifications.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and organised.

Benefits

• Ample free onsite parking
• Early finish and dress-down Fridays
• Above statutory holiday allowance plus able to buy additional holiday
• Company social events
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Friendly and supportive environment

Working Hours

Mon to Thurs 08:00-16:30 & Fri 08:00-14:30