Quality Engineer - NPI

Tsmetalsquartzelec; Rugby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsmetalsquartzelec is looking for a proactive Quality Engineer to join our Rugby Operations Workshop. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with our Quality Management System, working closely with production and engineering teams. The position involves conducting inspections, supporting audits, and promoting continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in electrical or mechanical engineering, experience with engineering drawings, and knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with Gauge R&R and MSA.
• Proven ability in root cause analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections and report findings.
• Support continuous improvement activities.
• Lead and support audits to ensure compliance.

Skills

Inspecting and measuring components

Supporting APQP and FMEA

Conducting internal and external audits

Investigating non-conformances

Developing Inspection & Test Plans

Understanding engineering drawings

Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards

Education

Background in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Mechanical measuring equipment

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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