Quality Engineer - NPI

Quartzelec; Rugby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Quartzelec is seeking a Quality Engineer for their Rugby Operations Workshop to ensure compliance with quality management systems and support continuous improvement. The role involves inspecting components, leading audits, and developing inspection plans.

The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, familiarity with ISO standards, and strong analytical skills to address non-conformances effectively. This hands-on position requires close collaboration with production and engineering teams to maintain quality throughout the processes.

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with root cause analysis.
• Ability to work closely with production and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with Quality Management System (QMS).
• Carrying out daily inspections.
• Supporting continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Inspecting and measuring components

Supporting APQP and FMEA

Conducting internal and external audits

Investigating non-conformances

Developing Inspection & Test Plans

Using mechanical measuring equipment

Understanding engineering drawings

Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015

Familiarity with Gauge R&R

Education

Background in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our Rugby Operations Workshop. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with our Quality Management System (QMS), carrying out daily inspections, and supporting continuous improvement activities. This is a hands‑on role, working closely with production and engineering teams to embed quality at every stage of the process.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspecting and measuring components against engineering drawings and standards.
• Supporting APQP, FMEA, and generating First Article Inspection Reports (AS9102).
• Leading and supporting internal and external audits.
• Investigating non-conformances, conducting root cause analysis (8D, A3, Ishikawa, 5 Whys).
• Developing and reviewing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Plans.
• Experience in inspection and the use of mechanical measuring equipment.
• Background in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 & AS9102 standards.
• Familiarity with Gauge R&R, MSA, and root cause analysis methods.

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