Quality Engineer
Job Description
Location: Nottinghamshire - Onsiteandnbsp;
Are you a detail-driven Quality Engineer who loves improving processes, strengthening systems and making a genuine impact on product excellence?andnbsp; If you thrive in a fast-paced technical environment and want a desk-based role where your engineering mind really gets to shine, this could be your next move.andnbsp;andnbsp;
Weand#39;re supporting a leading precision engineering business that supplies into highly regulated sectors and theyand#39;re looking to add a passionate Quality Engineer to their growing team.andnbsp; This is your chance to join a company that values continuous improvement, invests in itand#39;s people and champions a culture of accountability, clarity and excellence.andnbsp;andnbsp;
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What youandrsquo;ll be doing
In this varied role, youandrsquo;ll be a key guardian of the companyandrsquo;s Quality Management System - ensuring compliance, enhancing processes, and supporting a strong rightand#8209;firstand#8209;time culture. Your dayand#8209;toand#8209;day will include:
Quality Management System
- Maintaining and improving the QMS to AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 9001 and FDA standards
- Reviewing and developing quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation
- Supporting internal, customer and regulatory audits
- Ensuring adherence to customerand#8209;specific and regulatory requirements
Product andamp; Process Quality Assurance
- Providing engineering support for manufacturing and inspection teams
- Leading First Article Inspections (AS9102)
- Creating and reviewing control plans, inspection plans and acceptance criteria
- Applying SPC, Cp/Cpk and trend analysis to drive quality performance
Risk Management andamp; Validation
- Supporting IQ/OQ/PQ validation activity
- Assuring validated state of manufacturing processes, equipment and software
- Participating in design reviews to ensure compliance from concept to release
Nonconformance andamp; CAPA
- Leading investigations using 8D, Fishbone and 5 Why methods
- Implementing, verifying and closing CAPAs
- Supporting management of deviations, nonconformances and customer complaints
Supplier Quality andamp; CI
- Supporting supplier qualification and audits
- Managing incoming quality concerns
- Driving Lean, Six Sigma and operational excellence initiatives
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What youandrsquo;ll bring
Essential:
- Previous experience in a Quality Engineering role
- Strong understanding of inspection andamp; test equipment
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Analytical mindset and a proactive, positive attitude
Desirable:
- Degree in Engineering, Quality or related field
- Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
- Auditor certification
- Experience in aerospace or medical devices
- Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 13485 andamp; ISO 9001
- Experience with ERP (EFACS), SPC tools (MeasurLink), and project management
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Why apply?
Youandrsquo;ll join a supportive, forwardand#8209;thinking engineering organisation where quality is truly valued - and where your ideas, expertise, and continuousand#8209;improvement mindset will make a visible impact.
Other roles you might have applied for:
Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Administrator, Qandamp;A Engineer