Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Fareham | Permanent | Monday-Friday

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer looking to join a
world-class manufacturing environment supplying highly engineered
products into regulated industries?

Our client, a well-established and growing engineering
manufacturer based in Fareham, is seeking a Quality Engineer to
support quality assurance activities across production, suppliers
and customers. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key
role in driving continuous improvement, solving complex quality
issues and ensuring compliance with internationally recognised
standards.

The Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will act as a key link between
customers, suppliers and internal manufacturing teams, ensuring
products and processes consistently meet customer expectations,
industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

* Managing customer quality requirements and ensuring they are
effectively implemented
* Leading investigations into customer complaints, product
non-conformances and process issues
* Conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and
preventative actions using structured methodologies such as 8D
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives through analysis
of quality and process performance data
* Hosting customer and third-party audits and managing corrective
actions through to completion
* Conducting internal and supplier audits, producing reports and
driving closure of findings
* Supporting supplier approval and ongoing supplier quality
performance
* Completing product approval documentation and First Article
Inspection Reports (AS9102)
* Supporting new product introduction, design reviews and
manufacturing validation activities
* Analysing process capability and implementing quality
improvements
* Assisting with release documentation including Certificates of
Conformity and technical quality packs
* Supporting the maintenance and development of quality
management systems

What We're Looking For

Essential:

* ONC/HNC qualification in Engineering, Quality or a related
discipline
* Certified Lead Auditor
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a Quality Engineering or Quality
Assurance position
* Experience within a highly regulated manufacturing sector such
as aerospace, automotive, medical, nuclear or similar
* Strong understanding of root cause analysis, corrective actions
and continuous improvement methodologies
* Knowledge of quality systems and auditing practices
* Ability to interpret technical documentation and quality
requirements
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

* CQI qualification or Quality Management Diploma
* Experience working within a manufacturing environment
* Knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001 and NADCAP requirements
* Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
* Knowledge of AS9102 FAIR documentation
* Understanding of pressure vessel or highly engineered product
standards

Why Apply?

* Join a recognised engineering manufacturer with a strong
reputation for quality and innovation
* Work on technically challenging products within regulated
industries
* Opportunity to influence quality performance across customers,
suppliers and production
* Stable, growing business with long-term career prospects
* Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional
development

If you're a Quality Engineer looking for your next challenge
within a modern manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from
you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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