Quality Assurance Engineer; APQP​/PPAP

Role Purpose

The Quality Engineer will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems and product assurance activities within a fast‑growing engineering consultancy specialising in battery systems, charging systems, and electrification technologies for the marine, industrial, automotive, and defence sectors. The role is responsible for ensuring quality standards are maintained across engineering, prototype development, low‑to‑medium volume manufacturing, testing, and supplier activities.

This includes supporting the manufacture of battery packs ranging from 60V to 800V using cylindrical and pouch cell technologies, along with charging systems for applications ranging from motorcycles through to large marine vessels. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams, the Quality Engineer will help establish robust quality processes, support product compliance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure customer and regulatory requirements are achieved within a dynamic start‑up environment.

• Quality Assurance & Quality Control

  Support implementation and maintenance of company quality management systems and procedures. Develop and maintain quality documentation including inspection plans, quality procedures, work instructions, and quality records. Conduct inspection and verification activities for prototype and production assemblies. Support incoming inspection, in‑process inspection, and final product verification activities. Ensure robust traceability and documentation controls are maintained for battery systems and associated products.

• Manufacturing & Production Quality Support

  Support manufacturing teams to ensure products are built in accordance with engineering specifications and quality standards. Assist with development and improvement of manufacturing quality controls and inspection processes. Support quality activities during prototype builds, pilot production, and low‑volume production manufacturing. Participate in production readiness and process validation activities. Monitor manufacturing quality performance and identify improvement opportunities.

• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

  Investigate product, process, and supplier quality issues using structured root cause analysis techniques. Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving reliability, and enhancing process capability. Analyse quality data and KPI trends to identify recurring issues and improvement priorities. Support lessons learned and process improvement activities across engineering and manufacturing teams.

• Supplier Quality Support

  Support supplier quality activities including supplier evaluations, incoming quality concerns, and supplier corrective actions. Assist with supplier audits and supplier performance monitoring where required. Work collaboratively with purchasing and engineering teams to resolve supplier‑related quality issues.

• Engineering & Product Development Support

  Participate in design reviews and manufacturing reviews to support Design for Quality (DFQ) and Design for Manufacture (DFM) activities. Support development of quality standards for battery packs, charging systems, and electronic assemblies. Assist with configuration control and engineering change management processes. Support testing, validation, and product compliance activities.

• Compliance & Regulatory Support

  Support compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and customer requirements. Assist with activities relating to:

  • ISO
    9001 or IATF
    16949 readiness
  • Quality Assurance Engineering Schemes (QAES) (Marine requirements) and JSP 940 - Ministry of Defence Policy for Quality
  • CE/UKCA

  Support internal audits, process audits, and external audit preparation activities. Promote safe working practices relating to lithium‑ion batteries and high‑voltage systems.

• Documentation & Reporting

  Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, and non‑conformance documentation. Support preparation of customer quality reports and project documentation. Assist with development…