Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer at CMS2 - Critical Maritime Systems & Support

Location:

Portsmouth

Are you a Quality Engineer with strong customer / supplier management skills seeking a new role in the Portsmouth area? This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward‑thinking team working on sharing innovative solutions and manufacturing bespoke engineering systems.

At CMS2
, we specialise in the design and manufacture of atmospheric control systems for the defence industry, enabling high availability atmosphere management systems to generate breathable air for submariners. We combine over sixty years of expertise with the latest technology and processes to design, build and support high‑quality systems and solutions. CMS2 is part of a wider group (Science Group) that provides consultancy and systems to an international client base.

• This Quality Engineer position sits within our bespoke engineering solutions side of the business, where we develop life‑support systems in critical workspace, oxygen and carbon capture‑based solutions, water purification, rugged electronics for harsh environments and precision engineering of high‑integrity equipment.
• Work alongside the project team to advise and implement customer quality requirements, working with the manufacturing team and supply chain to ensure customer quality flow‑downs are implemented, monitored and controlled.
• Ensure product and process conformance and drive non‑conformance investigations and associated root‑cause analysis activities.
• Development and maintenance of the Quality Management System.
• Managing Manufacturing Inspection & Test Plans and Life‑Time Quality Records.
• Develop Quality Plans for new projects.
• Concession management.
• Managing communications with customers and suppliers regarding Quality issues.
• Conduct supplier quality control audits on a regular basis to ensure supplies remain in compliance with company, manufacturing and production standards.
• Plan and carry out internal audits against ISO 9001 and internal processes.
• Report audit findings, agree corrective actions, and verify closure of actions to maintain compliance.
• Represent the quality function during design reviews, product changes, and new product introductions.
• Communicate with suppliers regularly to address any concerns and foster continual improvement.
• Serve as a liaison between our quality and supply chain teams and the suppliers to identify quality issues and produce solutions.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment or a similar role.
• Comprehensive experience and knowledge of ISO 9001 and awareness of ISO 14001 and 45001.
• Strong supplier and customer management skills.
• Knowledge of quality management tools and methodologies (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, 8D, SPC, Control Plans, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Configuration Management, Risk Management, etc.).
• Knowledge of problem analysis methodologies (8D, Ishikawa, 5‑why, DoE, DMAIC, etc.) and decision‑making skills.
• Providing technical advice and guidance to suppliers to reduce defect rates.
• Proficiency in interpreting mechanical drawings, GD&T and measuring tools.
• Demonstrable knowledge of document control and organisational skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal communication, technical writing, and process improvement skills.
• Experience working within a military / defence environment.
• Strong technical, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Highly developed attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Must be able to travel.

• Knowledge of the special processes used in the manufacture of aerospace and systems detailed parts (e.g., NDT, chemical processing, welding, heat treatment, coating applications, etc.) and Mill certification information.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality management systems (AS9100 Revision D).
• Defence regulatory requirements and standards – DEFSTAN, DEFCON.
• Lead Audit trained UKAS Certified (Internal/External).

In return you will be joining a company growing and looking to provide you with the opportunity to develop your career. We will support you in expanding your knowledge, skills and experience and the team around you.

If you are interested in applying for this role, you must meet the requirements to pass a BPSS check as well as undergo a security clearance (SC) check. You must have an existing right to live and work in the UK and normally need at least 5 years’ UK residency to gain SC clearance.

We will offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a profit share scheme, company pension scheme, group income protection scheme, 4 × Life Assurance, employee assistance programme and Cycle to Work scheme.