Quality Engineer - Lead Quality & NPI Improvements

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Rainham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd is recruiting for a Quality Engineer to support and drive quality improvements across manufacturing operations in Dagenham, London. The role reports to the Quality Manager and offers a clear progression plan to eventually succeed the Quality Manager.

You will manage quality activities, support NPI processes, investigate concerns and ensure quality systems and documentation meet high standards. Mon-Fri, full-time.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a Quality Engineer or similar manufacturing-based role.
• Some exposure to Team Leadership.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA and 8D methodologies.
• Experience producing and maintaining quality documentation and quality control processes.
• Knowledge of precision measurement techniques and inspection methods.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of change management processes within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor quality performance within the assigned production area.
• Respond to and coordinate customer quality queries and concerns.
• Lead and support APQP activities, including the development of FMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams and GR&R studies.
• Complete customer PPAP submissions to required standards and timescales.
• Manage product and process changes, ensuring quality requirements are effectively implemented.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies.

Skills

Team Leadership

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

GR&R

Quality Documentation

Communication

Job description

Orion Electrotech Ltd is recruiting for a Quality Engineer to support and drive quality improvements across manufacturing operations in Dagenham, London. The role reports to the Quality Manager and offers a clear progression plan to eventually succeed the Quality Manager.

You will manage quality activities, support NPI processes, investigate concerns and ensure quality systems and documentation meet high standards. Mon-Fri, full-time.