Quality Engineer

Proactive Global; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global seeks a Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, products and standards at its St. Neots site. You will maintain QA systems, ensure ISO compliance and provide technical support through the lifecycle—from design to production and delivery.

The role demands strong communication, problem solving and data analysis skills, with a minimum of 5 years in electronics manufacturing. Experience with PFMEA, PPAP and 8D is essential.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering, Quality, Electronics, Manufacturing or related.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality processes and development methodologies.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP and related quality planning tools.
• Experience with 8D, root-cause analysis and CAPA methodologies.
• Experience completing internal/external audits and FAIRs.
• ISO-certified manufacturing environment experience advantageous.
• Experience in Aerospace/Medical/Automotive manufacturing desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for the production team on product quality issues.
• Investigate quality issues and implement containment and corrective actions.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and develop action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare regular quality reports for the Quality Manager and stakeholders.
• Analyse production and quality data to identify trends and improvements.
• Support design reviews with quality input and participate in audits.

Skills

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Auditing

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

PPAP

8D

FAIRs

Job description

Quality Engineer Required St. Neots

The Quality Engineer will play a key role in supporting and developing the site's quality function, driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, products and quality standards. The role will be responsible for maintaining robust quality assurance and control systems while ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and ISO requirements.

Working closely with Engineering, Production, Suppliers and Customers, the Quality Engineer will provide technical quality support throughout the manufacturing lifecycle, from design and prototype through to production and final product delivery.

The role will involve developing, implementing and maintaining quality assurance and control processes, defining inspection and testing requirements, analysing production and quality data, and identifying opportunities to improve product quality, reliability and manufacturing performance.

The Quality Engineer will also contribute to engineering and product development activities by providing quality input during design reviews, supporting root-cause investigations and ensuring appropriate quality requirements are incorporated into manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for the production team regarding product quality issues, including mechanical fit, manufacturing processes and electronic component specifications.
• Investigate product and process quality issues, implementing effective containment actions and ensuring robust, long‑term corrective and preventive actions are established.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and develop appropriate corrective action plans to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Prepare regular quality reports and provide accurate updates to the Quality Manager and relevant internal stakeholders.
• Proactively analyse production and quality data to identify trends, recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, monitor and report key quality performance indicators and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Provide technical quality support and guidance to Engineering and Production teams to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with defined specifications and quality standards.
• Communicate and coordinate quality-related information with internal departments, customers, suppliers and other external stakeholders.
• Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with customer and industry requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers to investigate quality concerns and ensure purchased components, materials and products meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Manage customer, supplier and internal quality concerns through structured 8D corrective action processes.
• Support and participate in internal and external quality audits, ensuring findings are appropriately addressed and corrective actions implemented.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes, quality systems and operational performance.
• Participate in engineering design reviews, providing quality requirements, risk considerations and recommendations to support robust product development.
• Support the collection, analysis and interpretation of quality and manufacturing data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure quality processes and documentation remain accurate, controlled and aligned with applicable standards and customer requirements.
• Promote a strong quality culture across the organisation, encouraging accountability, continuous improvement and effective problem solving.
• Experience within Aerospace, Medical, Automotive or other highly regulated manufacturing environments would be advantageous.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional standards and organisational values, including integrity, innovation, accountability and teamwork.

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Quality, Electronics, Manufacturing or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience within an electronics manufacturing environment - essential.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality processes and process development methodologies.
• Practical knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP and related quality planning tools - essential.
• Experience with 8D, root‑cause analysis and corrective/preventive action methodologies.
• Experience conducting or supporting internal and external audits.
• Experience completing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and quality control principles.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify trends and implement sustainable solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong IT skills, including confidence working with data, reporting systems and Microsoft Office applications - essential.
• Experience working within an ISO‑certified manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Experience within Aerospace, Medical or Automotive manufacturing would be highly desirable.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.