Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into non-conformances, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Define and improve inspection processes, control plans, and verification strategies.
• Drive structured problem-solving activities using methodologies such as 8D and DMAIC.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
• Analyse quality data, identify trends, and present findings to management.
• Own KPI reporting and drive a Right First-Time culture across the business.
• Act as the primary contact for customer quality concerns, complaints, and investigations.
• Manage supplier quality performance, approvals, and improvement activities.
• Lead risk management activities including FMEA, process risk assessments, and change management.
• Ensure robust inspection and measurement systems aligned with customer requirements.
• Maintain calibration systems, measurement strategies, and capability analysis processes.
• Ensure full product traceability and compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer requirements.
• Control specifications, engineering drawings, and approved supplier listings.
• Plan and conduct internal audits and support external certification and customer audits.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to embed quality throughout the business lifecycle.
• Support implementation of APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, capability studies, and FAIR activities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 19443 requirements and promote a strong nuclear safety culture where applicable.
• Support compliance with customer-specific quality and regulatory requirements.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Previous experience as a Quality Engineer within aerospace, automotive, nuclear, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems, including AS9100, ISO 19443, and/or ISO 9001.
• Experience managing non-conformances, customer complaints, and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of risk management tools including FMEA and process risk assessment.
• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel capability.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related discipline.

Desirable

• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher qualification.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FAIRs, and capability studies.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Strong collaborative working style and ability to influence across multiple functions.

Job Benefits

• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays 
• Health Cash Plan
• Company bonus scheme 
• Advantageous pension scheme
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Advanced Family Friendly Policies
• Employee high street vouchers & discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational health & health surveillance
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas savings scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing events
• Recognition Portal
• Rewards Portal
• Company events
• Company share schemes
• Christmas Closedown