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Quality Engineer

Location: Ashchurch

Salary: Competitive

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer to join a leading engineering and manufacturing company in Ashchurch. This is an exciting opportunity for a quality-focused professional to contribute to high-end projects in a dynamic and growing environment.

The Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that products and processes meet stringent quality standards, supporting both operations and quality departments. Key responsibilities include:

Implementing and managing inspection and certification control plans.
Supporting the Project Management team with contract reviews.
Leading APQP requirements, including PPAP and FAIRs.
Conducting in-process and final inspections of components and assemblies.
Providing manufacturing support to production areas on quality issues.
Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 QMS and conducting internal audits.
Performing product and process audits according to recognised schedules.
Managing non-conformance issues and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Evaluating measurement systems and maintaining performance reports.

Key Requirements

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer with the following skills and experience:

Previous experience as a Quality Engineer, preferably in an electronics-based product manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and technical documentation.
Familiarity with Defence Standards and electronic/electrical components.
Experience in implementing APQP requirements to meet customer expectations.
Qualified and experienced auditor to ISO 9001.
Knowledge of lean methodologies such as 5S and Poka-Yoke.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Experience in quality processes within the Defence industry is advantageous.
Previous experience or qualification to IPC-A-610 / IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards is desirable.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service).
Discretionary annual bonus.
Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) - 5% employee, 4% employer.
Career development opportunities relevant to your role.
Employee Share Scheme eligibility after 12 months.
Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme, including:
Corporate Health Cash Plan (including cover for dependents).
Employee Assistance Programme.
Discounted Gym membership.
Retail & Travel discount scheme.
Wellbeing App.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
EV Scheme.

This role will require Security Clearance, so eligibility factors such as nationality and place of birth may apply