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Quality Engineer
Job in
Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-23
Listing for:
Focus Resourcing Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-23
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Production QC/QA, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on product quality and compliance within a dynamic and highly regulated industry. If you thrive on solving complex problems and driving continuous improvement, this position is tailored for you. Key duties and responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality plans, inspection plans, and control plans for both new and existing products.
- Conduct root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and DMAIC, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Lead investigations into internal non-conformance's customer complaints, and supplier quality issues.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined and achievable.
- Participate in design reviews, process validation, and production readiness activities.
- Monitor key quality metrics and analyse data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Perform process capability studies and statistical analysis using Statistical Process Control techniques.
- Support internal, customer, and third-party audits and assist in maintaining audit readiness.
- Work closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues and support supplier development initiatives.
- Assist in the qualification and validation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and inspection methods.
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Prepare quality reports and present findings to management and customers.
- Ensure calibration, inspection, and testing activities are conducted in accordance with applicable procedures.
- Support training of production personnel on quality standards, inspection methods, and quality awareness.
Skills and experience:
- Experience with in the highly regulated manufacturing industries.
- Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of quality management systems and quality assurance principles.
- Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with AS9100, AS9102, and ISO 9001 standards.
- Experience with quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, SPC, MSA, and PPAP. Key skills :
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and statistical problem-solving abilities.
- Effective planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- Customer-focused approach.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality data analysis tools. Benefits: 25 days holiday Contributory Pension Car parking On-site canteen Hours Friday till 15.30.
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