Quality Engineer - Cleanroom & Continuous Improvement

Octagon Group; Andover; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon Group in Andover is seeking a Quality Engineer to own product quality, continuous improvement and compliance in a high‑tech manufacturing setting with a focus on ISO 7 cleanroom operations.

Reporting to the Senior Quality Engineer, you will maintain the Quality Management System and work with Production, Process Engineering and other departments to promote a strong quality culture, including internal audits, CAPA and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 7 cleanroom procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge of internal audits, CAPA and problem solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Supporting compliance across AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 7 cleanroom standards.
• Developing and maintaining Quality Manufacturing Plans and PFMEAs.
• Supporting the development and review of cleanroom procedures, SOPs and assembly instructions.
• Conducting internal audits, quality spot checks and inspections across production.
• Leading investigations into product quality issues, including containment, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Using problem solving methodologies including 8D, CAPA and 5 Whys.
• Monitoring cleanroom performance and ensuring personnel adhere to cleanroom procedures and best practice.

Skills

Quality control

Root cause analysis

Auditing

Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt

8D/CAPA/5 Whys

Education

HNC in Electronics Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt

Job description

Octagon Group in Andover is seeking a Quality Engineer to own product quality, continuous improvement and compliance in a high‑tech manufacturing setting with a focus on ISO 7 cleanroom operations.

Reporting to the Senior Quality Engineer, you will maintain the Quality Management System and work with Production, Process Engineering and other departments to promote a strong quality culture, including internal audits, CAPA and problem solving.