Quality & Reliability Engineer Ruggedized Fiber Optics

TE Connectivity; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial technology leader is seeking a Quality & Reliability Engineer in Swindon to lead quality assurance throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include managing customer complaints, championing continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should hold a degree in engineering or a related field, with strong communication skills and proficiency in quality tools. An attractive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Performance-Based Bonus Plans

Health and Wellness Incentives

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with quality assurance processes.
• Confidence in interpreting complex drawings and specs.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer complaint investigations and deliver robust 8D reports.
• Champion continuous improvement and 'Zero Defect' culture.
• Drive supplier quality and resolve non-conformances.

Skills

Technical mindset

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree or HNC in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Quality Assurance

Tools

Quality tools like 8D, PFMEA

Job description

Overview

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Why you should join

Drive Excellence. Deliver Reliability. Make an Impact.

Join our dynamic RFO team as a Quality & Reliability Engineer, where you\'ll lead quality assurance across the product lifecycle - from development to field returns. You\'ll be the go-to expert for root cause investigations, CAPA implementation, and supplier quality coordination. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure our products meet the highest standards and exceed customer expectations.

Your main tasks

• Lead customer complaint investigations and deliver robust 8D reports
• Champion continuous improvement and "Zero Defect" culture
• Support audits, NPI, and change management activities
• Drive supplier quality and resolve non-conformances
• Communicate directly with customers and cross-functional teams

Your ideal background

• Degree or HNC in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Quality Assurance - or bring equivalent experience from aerospace, military, or automotive manufacturing
• Technical mindset, hands-on experience, and confidence in interpreting complex drawings and specs
• Good knowledge of quality tools like 8D, PFMEA, MSA, and APQP, and familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 standards
• Experience with fiber optics or SAP is a plus, but not essential
• Strong communication skills, good organization of work, and ability to work in cross-functional, multicultural environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 9,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 130 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

What TE Connectivity offers

We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group

Important notice regarding recruitment fraud

TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

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