Quality Engineer

Vivo Talent; Stroud; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivo Talent in Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support quality assurance, continuous improvement, and compliance activities within a precision engineering manufacturing environment.

You will lead investigations, develop quality documentation, participate in NPI, audits, and drive improvements across operations, customers, and suppliers to reduce scrap and enhance process performance.

Qualifications

• Proven Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of RCA, CAPA, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA and AS9102 FAIR requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Good understanding of CNC and conventional machining processes.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• CMM programming experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create quality documentation including FAIRs, Quality Plans, and ITPs.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Lead non-conformance investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits.
• Work closely with Operations, Customers, and Suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Drive quality improvements, reduce scrap, and improve process performance.

Skills

RCA & CAPA

PPAP

APQP

SPC

MSA

AS9102 FAIR

GD&T

Engineering drawings reading

CMM programming

CNC Machining

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HNC in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Production Engineering

External Auditor Training

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Quality Engineer

Location: Gloucestershire

Salary: £42,000 - £45.000

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Eligibility: UK Nationals Only

We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to support quality assurance, continuous improvement, and compliance activities within a precision engineering manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create quality documentation including FAIRs, Quality Plans, and ITPs.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Lead non-conformance investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits.
• Work closely with Operations, Customers, and Suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Drive quality improvements, reduce scrap, and improve process performance.

Skills & Experience

• Proven Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of RCA, CAPA, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA and AS9102 FAIR requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Good understanding of CNC and conventional machining processes.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• CMM programming experience desirable.

Qualifications

• HNC in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering.
• External Auditor Training.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Quality Engineer to make a real impact within a fast-paced engineering environment.