Quality Engineer

Owen Daniels; Winchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Flexi hours

Cash plan

Discounts on products

Cycle to work

Social club

Onsite gym

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Fareham is seeking a proactive Quality Engineer to support QA across customers, suppliers and internal manufacturing teams.

The role includes handling non-conformances, audits, and compliance with ISO9001 and AS9100, plus involvement in APQP/PPAP and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent) with at least 2 years’ experience in a quality role.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and quality systems.
• Self-motivated, analytical, and able to work both independently and within teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main quality contact for customers, managing requirements, complaints, and corrective actions.
• Investigate non‑conformances and lead root cause analysis using structured methods such as 8D.
• Support internal teams with quality data analysis and ensure compliance with standards such as ISO9001 and AS9100.
• Conduct internal, supplier, and external audits, ensuring actions are completed and closed out.
• Support product and process development, including APQP, PPAP, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Quality engineering

Engineering drawings

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Quality Engineer to support quality assurance activities across customers, suppliers, and internal manufacturing teams.

Employment Details

• Title: Quality Engineer (Permanent)
• Salary: Competitive
• Hours: Mon‑Thurs 8:00‑17:00, Fri 8:00‑12:00 (Flexi Working)
• Location: Fareham

Responsibilities

• Act as the main quality contact for customers, managing requirements, complaints, and corrective actions.
• Investigate non‑conformances and lead root cause analysis using structured methods such as 8D.
• Support internal teams with quality data analysis and ensure compliance with standards such as ISO9001 and AS9100.
• Conduct internal, supplier, and external audits, ensuring actions are completed and closed out.
• Support product and process development, including APQP, PPAP, and continuous improvement activities.

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent) with at least 2 years’ experience in a quality role.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and quality systems.
• Self‑motivated, analytical, and able to work both independently and within teams.

Company Benefits

• 22.5 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexi Working hours
• Employee Cash plan
• Online discount perks
• Cycle to Work
• Social Club
• Onsite Gym