Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Our clients, based in Farnborough have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join their growing team. We are seeking a Quality Engineer who has experience working within a mechanical manufacturing environment, with opportunity to develop and progress with the business. Production Quality Assurance :

• Monitor and improve standards of workmanship across sheet metal fabrication and electronics assembly operations.
• Support and train production staff in quality requirements, visual standards, and correct handling methods
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) and maintain appropriate documentation in accordance with customer and internal requirements.
• Identify, analyse and reduce rework through investigation and implementation of effective corrective actions using quality tools (5 Why, 8D, Ishikawa).
• Ensure inspection stages are effective and consistent with drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. Customer Quality Assurance :
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, implementing timely and robust corrective actions.
• Host customer visits, audits, and inspections, acting as the primary quality representative.
• Raise and manage customer concessions and ensure traceability of records.
• Liaise with customers to clarify and agree product quality standards and acceptance criteria.
• Support RMA analysis and reporting. Supplier Quality Assurance :
• Support Purchasing in the assessment, approval, and ongoing evaluation of key suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits and support the resolution of supplier non-conformances.
• Analyse supplier performance data and lead improvement initiatives in collaboration with the supply base. Internal Auditing and Compliance :
• 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
• Maintain audit records and support third-party audit readiness Business Management System :
• Maintain and develop SOPs, work instructions, forms, and quality records to ensure compliance with ISO 9001.
• Support continuous improvement of the Business Management System (BMS) and ensure changes are communicated effectively
• Assist in document control and revision management in line with process changes and audit Required Skills & experience :
• 3 years’ experience working as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with mechanical products
• Experience using Quality Tools – 8D, 5whys or Ishikawa
• Experience writing and updating SOP's and work instruction Working hours : Monday – Thursday 8am – 4 : 45pm, Friday 8am – 3pm