Quality Engineer

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted engineering firm in Poole is seeking a detail-driven Quality Engineer to work on projects that involve high-integrity electro-mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Quality Assurance or Quality Control, with a good understanding of engineering drawings and compliance. Responsibilities include reviewing requirements, verifying hardware conformity, and conducting audits, ensuring quality is valued deeply. This role offers autonomy and the chance to make real improvements in design, build, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within an electro-mechanical or defence-related engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with auditing and compliance (internal auditor certification preferred).
• Knowledge of 8D, RCA, and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Review customer and contract requirements to ensure compliance.
• Verify configuration and conformity of complex hardware.
• Prepare and maintain project quality documentation.
• Lead and support First Article Inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Carry out internal and supplier audits.
• Manage the internal audit schedule and corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Attention to Detail

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

Recognised qualification in Quality Assurance (C&G 743, IQA A3 or Lead Assessor)

Job description

If you’re a detail-driven engineer who takes pride in doing things right first time, this Quality Engineer role offers the chance to work on technically challenging projects within a trusted engineering environment. You’ll be joining a team that designs and manufactures high-integrity electro-mechanical systems for defence and industrial applications — where safety, precision and reliability are everything.

What you’ll be doing as a Quality Engineer:

• Reviewing customer and contract requirements to ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Verifying the configuration and conformity of complex hardware, both physically and through electronic data review.
• Preparing and maintaining project quality documentation, from initial planning through to acceptance.
• Leading and supporting First Article Inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Carrying out internal and supplier audits to ensure process, procedure, and contract compliance.
• Managing the internal audit schedule and tracking corrective actions.
• Leading root cause analysis, 8D problem solving, and continuous improvement activities.
• Supporting lessons learned, reviews, and quality investigations to drive lasting improvement.

What you’ll need as a Quality Engineer:

• Proven experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within an electro-mechanical or defence-related engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, wiring schedules and specifications.
• Experience with auditing and compliance (internal auditor certification preferred).
• Knowledge of 8D, RCA, and continuous improvement methods.
• Confident communicator, highly organised, and able to work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, “right first time” approach.
• Recognised qualification in Quality Assurance (C&G 743, IQA A3, Lead Assessor, or equivalent) desirable.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).

Why you’ll enjoy it

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking engineering business where quality is truly valued — not just box-ticked. The role offers autonomy, variety, and the chance to influence real improvement across design, build, and delivery.

How to Apply

Interested? I’d love to tell you more about this role — call Ian Broadhurst on 07734406996 or drop me a message at [e-mail].