Quality Engineer

FLIR Systems, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer for our UK site. You will provide hands-on quality support to production teams, investigating issues and driving rapid containment and corrective actions to safeguard product quality and manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities include NCR management, root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and collaboration with Engineering and Operations to enhance processes and compliance with specifications.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND, Degree, or Apprenticeship served qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a Quality Engineer or similar role within manufacturing.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Proven experience managing NCRs, RCA, and CAPA.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on quality support to production teams to identify and resolve issues quickly.
• Investigate production, supplier, and customer quality issues and drive timely resolution and corrective action.
• Raise, manage, and close NCRs with effective containment and disposition.
• Lead RCA activities using structured problem-solving tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto).
• Implement, monitor, and verify CAPA to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections to ensure compliance with drawings and specs.
• Analyse quality data and trends to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
• Support audits and maintain quality documentation and records.

Skills

Quality systems

NCR management

RCA

CAPA

Engineering drawings

Excel

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or HNC/HND/Apprenticeship

Tools

Measurement equipment

Job description

## Quality EngineerApplylocations: UK - Portchestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 24, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: REQ35666**Be visionary**Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.**Job Description****Job Summary:** Provide hands-on support to production, resolving quality issues and improving processes. Working closely with Production, Engineering, and Operations, the Quality Engineer will drive rapid problem resolution, manage non-conformances, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement activities to enhance product quality and manufacturing performance **Detailed Description:*** Provide hands-on quality support to production teams, ensuring issues are identified and resolved quickly to minimise disruption.* Investigate production, supplier, and customer quality issues, driving timely resolution and permanent corrective action.* Raise, manage, and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring effective containment and disposition of non-conforming materials.* Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities using structured problem-solving tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Pareto Analysis.* Implement, monitor, and verify Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence of quality issues.* Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections to ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, and customer requirements.* Support production teams in maintaining quality standards and improving right-first-time performance.* Analyse quality data and trends to identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.* Work closely with Engineering and Operations to improve manufacturing processes, product quality, and operational efficiency.* Participate in internal audits and support external customer and certification audits where required.* Produce and maintain quality documentation, inspection records, NCR reports, and corrective action records.* Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.**Requirements:*** HNC, HND, Degree, or Apprenticeship served qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related discipline.* Experience in a Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or similar role within a manufacturing environment.* Strong understanding of quality systems, inspection methods, and quality assurance principles.* Proven experience managing NCRs, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and CAPA activities.* Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.* Experience using measurement and inspection equipment.* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.* Experience analysing quality data and producing clear reports and recommendations.* Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.* Strong problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.**Key Competencies*** Practical and hands-on approach to quality management.* Strong shop-floor presence and ability to support production teams effectively.* Analytical and methodical approach to problem-solving.* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.* Strong communication and relationship-building skills.* Focus on fast problem resolution and delivering sustainable improvements.* Proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence.* Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions..