Product Quality Engineer

Overview

A key role has arisen for an experienced Product Quality Engineer to join a leading high-tech manufacturer operating from a state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound facility in Southampton. This permanent position reports directly to the Quality Manager and plays a pivotal part in ensuring exceptional product quality while driving continuous improvement across production, supply, and customer satisfaction.

This company designs and manufactures cutting-edge technology, maintaining its position as a market leader in this specialist field for many years. With a strong legacy across Europe, they have built a reputation for innovation, quality, and technical excellence.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will be the go-to expert for product quality performance, leading investigations into issues, implementing robust corrective actions, and embedding quality standards throughout operations. You will also take ownership of analysing field failures, running structured 8D problem-solving processes, and ensuring that quality controls meet the highest standards.

This role demands strong leadership, technical insight, and the ability to influence at all levels. You will work at the forefront of innovative manufacturing, supporting new product introductions, conducting risk assessments, and promoting best practices to enhance reliability and performance.

Candidates should bring proven experience in product quality improvement, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and the ability to coach others in quality techniques. Familiarity with core quality tools and methods such as 8D, SPC, Six Sigma, and ISO
9001 will be highly advantageous.

If you are passionate about delivering excellence and thrive in an environment that values innovation, precision, and teamwork, this is your chance to make a real impact in a cutting-edge manufacturing setting.

- Lead investigations into product quality issues and implement corrective actions

- Analyse field failures and run structured 8D problem-solving processes

- Embed quality standards throughout production, supply, and customer-facing processes

- Support new product introductions with quality risk assessments and mitigation plans

- Coach teams in quality techniques and ensure adherence to quality tools

- Experience in Engineering/Manufacturing environments

- Practical experience with core quality tools such as 8D; familiarity with SPC, Six Sigma, and ISO 9001 is advantageous

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Manufacturing

• Manufacturing