Quality Engineer – Electronics Process Improvement & Bonus

Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly profit-sharing bonus

31 days holiday incl. Bank Holidays

Discounts and savings portal

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance policy

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing is partnering with a leading manufacturer to recruit two Quality Engineers. The successful candidates will drive continuous improvement across the business, aiming for zero-defect levels on electronic assemblies and ensuring on-time delivery.

You will work with colleagues across all departments, customers, and suppliers to ensure requirements are understood and met.

Qualifications

• AS9100 quality system knowledge and experience.
• Strong problem-solving with RCA and 8D methods.
• Detail-oriented with emphasis on process discipline.
• Clear written and verbal communication; reporting skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and independently.
• Customer-focused attitude with tenacity to succeed.
• Experience with 5 Whys and waste reduction/LEAN.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience; able to work under pressure.
• Electronics manufacturing experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Optimise assembly and production processes to improve quality toward zero-defect levels.
• Develop and review procedures; maintain ISO documentation.
• Measure and report key quality metrics and DPMO.
• Improve yields by identifying failure modes and implementing CAPA.
• Close out issues using 8D and FMEA; perform root-cause analysis.
• Own the Final Inspection team and ensure compliance.
• Conduct QA audits and verify corrective actions.
• Generate FAI reports; support NPI activity.
• Maintain AS9100 and ISO 9001 approvals.
• Develop and track Corrective Action Register; guide actions.
• Provide guidance to shop floor and mentor production teams.
• Define and implement defect-free processes with Production.
• Produce quality reports for management and customers.
• Promote QA-improvement awareness across the business.
• Ensure EH&S compliance and 5S adherence.
• Identify and implement cost-saving improvements.
• Attend meetings and training courses as appropriate.

Skills

AS9100

Root Cause Analysis

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Customer Focus

5S

Excel

PowerPoint

Electronics Experience

Job description

Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing is partnering with a leading manufacturer to recruit two Quality Engineers. The successful candidates will drive continuous improvement across the business, aiming for zero-defect levels on electronic assemblies and ensuring on-time delivery.

You will work with colleagues across all departments, customers, and suppliers to ensure requirements are understood and met.