Quality Engineer: Lead Continuous Improvement & Process Quality

CamWebDir; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HUBER+SUHNER Polatis seeks a Quality Engineer to lead root cause investigations, drive corrective actions and champion a quality-first culture across Eng, Manufacturing and Operations. You will analyse data, support ISO9001 compliance, and help embed quality into decisions and processes.

The role requires quality engineering experience in tech/manufacturing, strong problem-solving, and solid knowledge of quality tools and systems. Join a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Degree/qualification in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or related field.
• Experience as Quality Engineer in manufacturing/tech environment.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO9001.
• Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of 8D, RCA, RCCA, FMEA and CI techniques.
• Ability to interpret engineering proposals.
• Data analysis to support decisions and improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; attention to detail.
• Health and Safety awareness; able to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of ISO27001; RoHS/REACH/SCIP.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations and drive corrective and preventive actions using recognised quality methodologies.
• Analyse quality data and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Champion a quality-first culture by promoting best practice, problem solving and continuous improvement across the business.
• Support the organisation's transformation journey by embedding quality principles into everyday decision making and operational processes.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to improve product quality, process capability and reliability.
• Support the introduction and validation of new products, software releases and manufacturing processes.
• Participate in risk assessment and mitigation activities to improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.
• Support ongoing development and effectiveness of the Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and other regulatory requirements.
• Plan and support internal audit activities and drive actions arising from audit findings.
• Support change management activities to ensure effective implementation and ongoing compliance.
• Manage and investigate internal, supplier and customer quality concerns.
• Monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions and verify sustainable improvements.
• Develop and report quality KPIs and present recommendations to management.
• Build cross-functional relationships and provide quality guidance across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations.
• Act as a visible advocate for quality excellence throughout the organisation.

Skills

Quality Engineer experience

ISO9001 knowledge

Root cause investigations

8D

RCA/RCCA

FMEA

Data analysis

Proposal interpretation

Problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Health & Safety awareness

Microsoft Office

ISO27001 knowledge

RoHS/REACH/SCIP knowledge

Electronics/manufacturing tech

Statistical tools (Minitab/JMP)

Education

Engineering/Quality degree or related experience

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Microsoft Office

Job description

HUBER+SUHNER Polatis seeks a Quality Engineer to lead root cause investigations, drive corrective actions and champion a quality-first culture across Eng, Manufacturing and Operations. You will analyse data, support ISO9001 compliance, and help embed quality into decisions and processes.

The role requires quality engineering experience in tech/manufacturing, strong problem-solving, and solid knowledge of quality tools and systems. Join a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.