Quality Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is looking for a detail-driven Quality Engineer to join their team in Poole. You will work on high-integrity electro-mechanical systems and be responsible for compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Duties include reviewing requirements, leading inspections and audits, and managing quality documentation. The role is ideal for someone passionate about safety and precision in engineering.

Qualifications

• Detail-driven engineer with a focus on quality and compliance.
• Experience with First Article Inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Knowledge of quality documentation and audit procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review customer and contract requirements for compliance.
• Verify configuration and conformity of hardware.
• Prepare and maintain project quality documentation.
• Lead First Article Inspections and audits.
• Manage internal audit schedules and corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Audit management

Job description

If youre 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.

Youll 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 youll 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.