Quality Engineer

Workshop Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Uniform and PPE supplied

Social events fund

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is seeking a Production Engineer in the Southampton area to perform hands-on tool assembly, inspections, trials and testing, and provide technical input to development projects. You will support production tasks, ensuring quality standards and contributing to continuous improvement.

The role involves conducting inspections, creating work instructions, and training colleagues in rubber moulding processes, with a strong emphasis on mechanical engineering knowledge and problem

Responsibilities

• Support management at all levels in achieving business objectives
• Adhere to Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental standards
• Develop a strong understanding of all activities within your work area
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across all workspaces
• Carry out any reasonable tasks requested by management
• Carry out hands‑on tool assembly, inspections, trials, and testing
• Perform high‑level inspections (CMM, ISIR, FAIRs)
• Support product development projects with technical input
• Train colleagues in rubber moulding processes
• Engage with customers where required
• Perform general engineering tasks including press builds, repairs, maintenance, and improvements
• Conduct inspections (CMM, ISIR, FAIRs) and provide training as needed
• Create work instructions and sales/inspection drawings
• Assist with production troubleshooting
• Take ownership of non‑conformance investigations and implement corrective actions (CAPAs)
• Support training activities across the team
• Apply strong mechanical engineering knowledge

Job description

Job Purpose

Our client is a well-established engineering manufacturer, delivering high-quality, precision components to a range of industries including aerospace, defence and oil & gas. This role involves carrying out operational tasks within your assigned area while supporting ongoing training and improvement initiatives. You will continuously build your knowledge of products and processes, take responsibility for your work and contribute positively to the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support management at all levels in achieving business objectives
• Adhere to all Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental standards
• Develop a strong understanding of all activities within your work area
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across all workspaces
• Carry out any reasonable tasks requested by management

New Product Introduction & Development

• Carry out hands‑on tool assembly, inspections, trials, and testing
• Perform high‑level inspections (CMM, ISIR, FAIRs)
• Support product development projects with technical input
• Train colleagues in rubber moulding processes
• Engage with customers where required

Production Support

• Perform general engineering tasks including press builds, repairs, maintenance, and improvements
• Conduct inspections (CMM, ISIR, FAIRs) and provide training as needed
• Create work instructions and sales/inspection drawings
• Assist with production troubleshooting
• Take ownership of non‑conformance investigations and implement corrective actions (CAPAs)
• Support training activities across the team
• Apply strong mechanical engineering knowledge

Skills & Attributes

• Self‑motivated with excellent timekeeping
• Strong team player with the ability to build professional relationships
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and positive in approach
• Committed to continuous learning and personal development
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement

Benefits and hours

• 8‑5 Monday to Thursday, 8‑3 Friday
• 30‑minute lunch (other breaks as required – e.g. tea breaks in production, cuppa at your desk in the office)
• Standard company pension after 3 months
• Uniform supplied, including safety equipment
• Social Fund for events – Christmas Party, fully funded including partners and taxis
• 25 days holiday, with a holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 3 days either direction) and an additional day per year after five years (maximum of 3)
• Usual bank holidays