Quality Engineer: Supplier Quality & Process Improvement

Redline Group Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Redline Group Ltd in Bournemouth is seeking a Quality Engineer to join an established engineering and manufacturing business. This hands-on role focuses on product and process quality, supplier quality, root cause analysis and continuous improvement to resolve issues and improve processes.

You will work closely with manufacturing, suppliers and engineering teams, conducting internal, supplier and process audits, supporting ISO 9001 compliance and leading corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC, NVQ or equivalent in Quality, Engineering or related subject.
• Experience in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, NPI and Supplier Quality.
• At least 6 months' relevant manufacturing experience.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Good Microsoft Office/computer skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Drive Supplier Quality Improvement activities.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformances using Root Cause Analysis.
• Support manufacturing with product and process quality issues.
• Conduct internal, supplier and process audits.
• Support ISO 9001 compliance and promote a strong quality culture.
• Manage NCR, corrective and preventive actions.
• Support NPI projects and customer PPAP submissions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce the cost of poor quality.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Quality/Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

The Redline Group Ltd in Bournemouth is seeking a Quality Engineer to join an established engineering and manufacturing business. This hands-on role focuses on product and process quality, supplier quality, root cause analysis and continuous improvement to resolve issues and improve processes.

You will work closely with manufacturing, suppliers and engineering teams, conducting internal, supplier and process audits, supporting ISO 9001 compliance and leading corrective actions.