Quality Engineer

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Kendal; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based pay review

Enhanced annual leave

Volunteer days

Life Insurance

Flexible/Hybrid work

Job summary

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. We seek a Quality Engineer in Kendal, UK to manage non-conformances and lead root-cause investigations, supporting production teams to ensure first-time correctness.

Applicants should have a degree in Engineering/Quality and 2+ years in a QA role, with ISO 9001 knowledge and strong data analysis skills. The role involves audits, MRB meetings, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• At least 2+ years of experience in a Quality Engineer role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven experience managing non-conformances and conducting root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality methodologies such as 5 Whys, 8D, and FMEA.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using quality systems and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to collaborate with production teams, customers, and stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external non-conformances, ensuring timely containment, investigation, and corrective actions.
• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Whys, 8D, and Ishikawa.
• Act as the primary quality support for production teams, providing guidance and driving a right-first-time culture.
• Conduct daily Material Review Board (MRB) meetings to support decisions regarding concessions, rework, and scrap.
• Analyze quality performance data, identify trends, monitor KPIs, and communicate risks and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to address quality concerns, provide updates, and support corrective action reporting.
• Support internal, supplier, and customer audits while ensuring compliance with quality processes and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

ISO 9001

Reading engineering drawings

Auditing

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

MS Excel

FMEA

Job description

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment – we turn jobs into careers.

Job Summary: To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Quality Engineer located in Kendal,UK. Reporting to the Quality Lead (BAR), the Quality Engineer is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of quality issues within the IBAR product range at the K1 Kendal site whilst also providing support to other product lines, at other UK sites as required. This role is primarily focused on the effective control, investigation, and resolution of non-conformances, ensuring minimal disruption to production while maintaining compliance to customer and internal requirements.

What a typical day looks like:

• Manage internal and external non-conformances, ensuring timely containment, investigation, and corrective actions.
• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Whys, 8D, and Ishikawa.
• Act as the primary quality support for production teams, providing guidance and driving a right-first-time culture.
• Conduct daily Material Review Board (MRB) meetings to support decisions regarding concessions, rework, and scrap.
• Analyze quality performance data, identify trends, monitor KPIs, and communicate risks and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to address quality concerns, provide updates, and support corrective action reporting.
• Support internal, supplier, and customer audits while ensuring compliance with quality processes and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• At least 2+ years of experience in a Quality Engineer role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven experience managing non-conformances and conducting root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality methodologies such as 5 Whys, 8D, and FMEA.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using quality systems and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to collaborate with production teams, customers, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Internal Auditor qualification and experience supporting customer or supplier audits would be an advantage.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

A competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

• A merit-based annual pay review
• Enhanced annual leave
• Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
• Referral bonus
• Volunteer days
• Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
• Sick pay scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Flexible/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function
• Travel opportunities (role dependent)
• Support in your well-being by access to: Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

Job Category

Quality

Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Anord Mardix, you must complete the application process first).

Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary!