Quality Engineer

Scanstrut; Topsham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international leader in outdoor and marine equipment manufacturing is seeking a Quality Engineer in Topsham, UK. This full-time role involves enhancing quality assurance and compliance processes, and requires a strong background in quality systems and engineering. Ideal candidates possess at least 5 years of industry experience and a Level 4 engineering qualification. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence with competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Manage customer RMA and Supplier non-conformance investigations.
• Experience in managing global product compliance including CE, UKCA, RoHS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal auditing to ensure compliance.
• Work with all business areas to drive improvements.
• Lead regulatory compliance efforts globally.

Skills

ISO9001 Quality Management Systems

Strong logical thinking

Analytical abilities

Written communication skills

Internal Auditing

5s/6s, RCCA

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Strong project management skills

5+ years experience

Experience with PPAP

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Quality Engineer

Salary Competitive

Location Topsham, Devon, UK

Closing Date Nov 1, 2025

Join the Scanstrut team as a Quality Engineer.

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity at the forefront of outdoor technology products? Can you bring talent, energy and endeavour to our team? If so, then we like to meet you!

Scanstrut has a rare opening for a highly skilled and motivated Quality Engineer to support and further build upon our commitment to excellence in Quality Management. This role represents a unique opportunity to influence the growth and success of this award-winning company.

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving our quality assurance processes. You will work closely with design, production and supply chain to ensure that every product meets our rigorous standards.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the role is full-time and based at our modern, purpose-built offices on the edge of Topsham, just opposite Dart’s Farm. Were perfectly located: just 20 minutes from the sea and the same from Dartmoor.

Key Responsibilities

• Internal Auditing to confirm compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Work with all areas of the business to identify and implement improvements.
• Lead global regulatory compliance efforts for our products, actively identifying and addressing upcoming regulatory changes.
• Manage customer RMA and Supplier non-conformance investigations.
• Perform hands-on product testing as required. To include design of experiment and acceptance test procedure for product verification from development to production
• Participate in product risk assessments, such as FMEA, to proactively mitigate potential risks.
• Take ownership of the Workshop and Test Facilities, managing testing schedules and driving 5S

Key Skills / Qualifications

• ISO9001 Quality Management Systems
• Level 4 (HNC) or above in Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline.
• Strong logical thinking, analytical abilities, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Internal Auditing.
• Experience of 5s/6s, RCCA, and problem-solving.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong project management skills, working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• 5+ years experience working in industry.
• Experience with PPAP would be beneficial
• Experience in managing global product compliance, including CE, UKCA, RoHS, REACH, Prop 65 and other relevant standards is beneficial.

About Scanstrut

Scanstrut is an international leader in the design and manufacture of outdoor and marine equipment. With a range of over 300 items, Scanstrut products enable and enhance the use of commercial, navigation and personal electronics in the outdoors. Grouped broadly into mounts, charge and seal ranges and include waterproof wireless phone chargers, Satcom solutions for superyachts, and tablet mounts for RV.

Every innovation is originated and delivered from concept to production entirely by an in-house design and engineering team and is trusted by its global customers to deliver high-performance products for the toughest of marine, off-road and industrial environments. Scanstrut products are used on power boats, yachts, off-road vehicles, RVs & industrial spaces, from Australia to the Arctic, Vancouver to Dubai.

If this sounds like the role for you then please reach out to us.