Quality Engineer

Redline Group Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd. are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer with a background in electronics manufacturing to maintain and continually improve the Integrated Management System in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IATF 16949.

You will lead internal audits, support external certification and customer audits, investigate non-conformities with CAPA and drive continual improvement, KPI tracking and cross-functional NPI support in Milton Keynes.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environment, preferably electronics.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001; ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 desirable.
• Experience planning, leading or supporting internal and external audits.
• Strong problem-solving using structured methods such as 8D, CAPA, Ishikawa.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and ESD controls would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and improving the integrated Quality & Environmental Management System per ISO 9001/14001 and IATF 16949.
• Planning, conducting and supporting internal audits, while acting as contact for external certification and customer audits.
• Investigating non-conformities, customer complaints and internal quality issues using CAPA methodologies.
• Monitoring and reporting quality KPIs, analysing trends and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), verification/validation, process changes and customer-specific requirements.

Skills

Quality engineering

Quality assurance

Audits

Root cause analysis

CAPA

FMEA

SPC

Education

Degree in Electronics/Engineering

Lead Auditor qualification

Tools

IPC-A-610 knowledge

FMEA knowledge

CAPA process experience

Job description

Quality Engineer - Electrical / Electronic

Are you an experienced Quality professional with a background in electronics manufacturing and a passion for compliance, quality systems, and continuous improvement?

I'm currently supporting a global electronics manufacturer specialising in power solutions including DC-DC converters, AC-DC converters, magnetics, and electronic components. They are looking to hire a Quality Engineer to support the ongoing maintenance, compliance and continual improvement of their Integrated Management System in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 standards.

Key responsibilities for this Quality Engineer (Electrical / Electronic) role based in Milton Keynes:

• Maintaining and continuously improving the integrated Quality & Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 standards
• Planning, conducting and supporting internal audits, whilst acting as a key contact for external certification and customer audits
• Investigating non-conformities, customer complaints and internal quality issues using structured root cause analysis and CAPA methodologies
• Monitoring and reporting quality KPIs, analysing trends and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), verification and validation activities, process changes and customer-specific requirements across the business

Requirements for this Quality Engineer (Electrical / Electronic) role based in Milton Keynes:

• Proven Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally electronics
• Good working knowledge of ISO 9001, with ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 experience highly desirable
• Experience planning, leading or supporting internal and external audits
• Strong problem-solving capability using structured methodologies such as 8D, FTA, Ishikawa and CAPA
• Familiarity with quality tools including FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, 5S and Kaizen would be advantageous
• Knowledge of ESD control standards and electronics workmanship standards such as IPC-A-610 would be beneficial
• Degree, HND or equivalent experience in Electronics, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or a related discipline
• Lead Auditor qualification desirable

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail] or call Kyle on 01582 878817