Quality Engineer Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Fareham Permanent Monday-Friday Are you an experienced Quality Engineer looking to join a
world-class manufacturing environment supplying highly engineered
products into regulated industries? Our client, a well-established and growing engineering
manufacturer based in Fareham, is seeking a Quality Engineer to
support quality assurance activities across production, suppliers
and customers. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key
role in driving continuous improvement, solving complex quality
issues and ensuring compliance with internationally recognised
standards. The Role As a Quality Engineer, you will act as a key link between
customers, suppliers and internal manufacturing teams, ensuring
products and processes consistently meet customer expectations,
industry standards and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include: Managing customer quality requirements and ensuring they are
effectively implemented
Leading investigations into customer complaints, product
non-conformances and process issues
Conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and
preventative actions using structured methodologies such as 8D
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives through analysis
of quality and process performance data
Hosting customer and third-party audits and managing corrective
actions through to completion
Conducting internal and supplier audits, producing reports and
driving closure of findings
Supporting supplier approval and ongoing supplier quality
performance
Completing product approval documentation and First Article
Inspection Reports (AS9102)
Supporting new product introduction, design reviews and
manufacturing validation activities
Analysing process capability and implementing quality
improvements
Assisting with release documentation including Certificates of
Conformity and technical quality packs
Supporting the maintenance and development of quality
management systems What We're Looking For Essential: ONC/HNC qualification in Engineering, Quality or a related
discipline
Certified Lead Auditor
Minimum 2 years' experience in a Quality Engineering or Quality
Assurance position
Experience within a highly regulated manufacturing sector such
as aerospace, automotive, medical, nuclear or similar
Strong understanding of root cause analysis, corrective actions
and continuous improvement methodologies
Knowledge of quality systems and auditing practices
Ability to interpret technical documentation and quality
requirements
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable: CQI qualification or Quality Management Diploma
Experience working within a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001 and NADCAP requirements
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
Knowledge of AS9102 FAIR documentation
Understanding of pressure vessel or highly engineered product
standards Why Apply? Join a recognised engineering manufacturer with a strong
reputation for quality and innovation
Work on technically challenging products within regulated
industries
Opportunity to influence quality performance across customers,
suppliers and production
Stable, growing business with long-term career prospects
Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional
development If you're a Quality Engineer looking for your next challenge
within a modern manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from
you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion. Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to
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