Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Park Gate

Senior Quality Engineer
Fareham | £40,000–£48,000 | Permanent | Manufacturing

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 with in a regulated, defence or highly controlled manufacturing environment would be advantageous  What's On Offer?
 
£40,000–£48,000 depending on experience
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.

Lewis Phillips
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