Quality Engineer

Copello; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Engineer in Poole, UK. The successful candidate will lead and support quality assurance activities throughout the product lifecycle, conduct audits, and develop quality procedures. Candidates should have extensive experience in quality control/assurance within electro-mechanical environments and hold a lead assessor qualification. This position offers a salary of circa £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in QA/QC within electro-mechanical hardware environments.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and auditing methods.
• Proven skills in failure analysis and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support QA/QC activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures and documentation.

Skills

Quality Control (QC)

Quality Assurance (QA)

Failure analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Lead Assessor qualification (ISO 9001)

Tools

Quality tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Quality Engineer

Poole

Circa £40 - £45k DOE

Copello are supporting our long-standing client in the search for an experienced Quality Engineer with a strong background in Quality Control (QC) or Quality Assurance (QA). The role requires solid experience with electro-mechanical hardware, and a lead assessor qualification is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support QA / QC activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits; drive effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, refine, and maintain quality procedures, standards, and documentation.
• Perform root-cause analysis and coordinate cross-functional problem-solving.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure compliance.
• Support customer and regulatory audits to ensure readiness and adherence to relevant standards.
• Monitor quality metrics and provide data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in QA / QC within electro-mechanical hardware environments.
• Lead Assessor qualification (e.g., ISO 9001) strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, auditing methods, and applicable industry standards.
• Proven skills in failure analysis, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to operate independently and lead quality initiatives in dynamic environments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with structured problem-solving tools (8D, Ishikawa, FMEA).
• Familiarity with supplier quality management and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency with quality tools, statistical analysis, and associated software