Quality Engineer
Location : High Wycombe
Salary : up to £35,000
Job Type : Full-time, Permanent
Are you a detail-driven Quality Engineer with a passion for precision, testing, and continuous improvement?
We’re recruiting for a well-established engineering manufacturer in High Wycombe, offering a key opportunity to contribute to the quality and reliability of highly specialised electromechanical products.
Working closely with the HSQE Manager, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring products meet the highest standards through mechanical and electrical inspection, problem solving, and quality systems development. This is a hands-on role with real ownership and scope to make a difference across quality, process improvement, and internal auditing.
Key Responsibilities :
- Conduct mechanical and electrical inspection and testing of components, assemblies, and finished products
- Record and analyse inspection results and manage supplier / customer quality data
- Create and maintain quality documentation : procedures, work instructions, forms, and quality alerts
- Investigate product and process failures using 8D, 5 Whys, and root cause analysis
- Manage customer returns (RMAs), complaints, and corrective actions
- Conduct internal audits on quality management systems and production processes
- Support compliance with ISO 9001 : 2015 and other relevant quality standards
- Participate in quality improvement projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain departmental KPIs and contribute to risk assessments and process reviews
What you’ll need :
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic EngineeringStrong hands-on experience in testing electromechanical productsProficiency in using precision measuring tools and electrical test equipment (e.g., insulation resistance, voltage drop, electrical noise)Ability to read and interpret CAD and technical drawingsExcellent communication, organisation, and documentation skillsConfident working with Excel, Word, and producing quality reportsKnowledge of ISO 9001 : 2015 (preferred)Experience with 8D, A3, 5Y or similar root cause analysis tools (preferred)Familiarity with Lean / 5S / Visual Management principles (desirable)Why apply?
Competitive salary up to £35,000Work on technically interesting, low-volume, high-quality productsBe part of a close-knit team with strong engineering heritageOpportunity to drive meaningful improvements across the businessStable, long-term role in a well-respected UK manufacturerIf you’re a hands-on, analytical engineer with a quality-first mindset and a desire to grow within a specialist manufacturing environment, this could be the perfect fit.
Apply now or contact Lewis Phillips for more information :
01582 369359
lphillips@versorecruitment.com