Senior Quality Engineer

Verso Recruitment Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Verso Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for a Fareham based manufacturing business. You will own quality across production, engineering projects and suppliers, investigate non-conformances and drive continuous improvement.

The role involves supporting design reviews, internal audits to ISO 9001/14001, and working with customers and suppliers on complaints, RACs, and change control. You will interact across Engineering, Production and Purchasing teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Knowledge of quality tools including 8D and 5 Whys.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience inspecting electrical, electronic and mechanical components.
• Use of inspection/measuring equipment such as micrometers and vernier gauges.
• Strong communication with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Structured, process-driven approach with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 auditing would be beneficial.
• Experience in regulated, defence or highly controlled manufacturing environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and manage non-conformances, customer complaints and quality issues.
• Carry out root cause analysis using 8D and 5 Whys.
• Implement corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide QA support across engineering projects and product changes.
• Develop and manage project Quality Plans and audit plans.
• Support design reviews and ensure quality risks are identified and controlled.
• Manage project quality issues through to resolution.
• Carry out internal audits against ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Audit new and existing suppliers to ensure quality standards.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and drive defect reduction.
• Inspect electrical, electronic and mechanical components against drawings and specs.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers on complaints, rejects, FAIRs and change control.
• Support continuous improvement activities including process improvement and value stream mapping.
• Maintain Environmental Management System and quality objectives.

Skills

Root cause analysis

8D & 5 Whys

Interpreting drawings

Quality tools

Communication skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

ISO audits

Regulated manufacturing

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier gauges

Inspection equipment

Job description

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer looking for a varied role where you can take ownership of quality across production, engineering projects and suppliers?

We're working with an established manufacturing business in Fareham looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join their QHSE team. You'll play a key role in maintaining high quality standards, investigating non-conformances, supporting engineering projects and driving continuous improvement across the business.

This is a hands-on role with plenty of interaction across Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Suppliers and Customers.

The Role

• Investigate and manage non-conformances, customer complaints and quality issues


• Carry out root cause analysis using tools such as 8D and 5 Whys


• Implement effective corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence


• Provide quality assurance support across engineering projects and product changes


• Develop and manage project Quality Plans and audit plans


• Support design reviews and ensure quality risks are identified and controlled


• Manage project quality issues through to effective resolution


• Carry out internal audits against ISO 9001 and ISO 14001


• Assess and audit new and existing suppliers to ensure quality standards are maintained


• Monitor supplier quality performance and work with suppliers to reduce defects


• Inspect electrical, electronic and mechanical components against engineering drawings and specifications


• Work with customers and suppliers on complaints, rejects, FAIRs and change control


• Support continuous improvement activities, including process improvement and value stream mapping


• Help maintain the company's Environmental Management System and associated quality objectives

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience with root cause analysis and corrective action


• Good knowledge of quality tools including 8D and 5 Whys


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications


• Experience inspecting electrical, electronic and mechanical components


• Experience using inspection and measuring equipment such as micrometers and vernier gauges


• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with customers, suppliers and internal teams


• A structured, process-driven approach with excellent attention to detail


• Good data analysis and reporting skills
  
• Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 auditing would be highly beneficial


• Experience within a regulated, defence or highly controlled manufacturing environment would be advantageous

What's On Offer?

• Broad Quality Engineering role covering production, projects and suppliers


• Opportunity to work closely with Engineering, Production and Purchasing teams


• Significant involvement in continuous improvement and quality development


• Opportunity to develop your experience across QMS and EMS


• Established manufacturing environment with scope to make a real impact

If you're a Quality Engineer looking for a role where you can take ownership, work across multiple areas of the business and make a genuine difference to quality standards, I'd be keen to hear from you.