Quality Engineer

Job Description:

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer with electronic and mechanical operational experience to join our client’s well-established and growing team.

This role combines quality expertise with customer & supplier development, making it ideal for a pragmatic, solutions-driven professional who thrives on embedding quality culture within a growing organization.  You will provide clear leadership for the development of a business environment focused on Quality, developing Quality Management systems (including: ISO9001 / ISO14001 / ISO 45001) Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Controls Plans, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quality initiatives and drive continuous improvement across all manufacturing operations, from supplier management through to customer delivery.
• Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality documentation that align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct quality audits, manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve quality issues.
• Manage supplier quality performance, including supplier audits and liaison to ensure incoming products meet specifications and compliance standards.
• Monitor and improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), particularly Parts Per Million (PPM) and defect rates, to meet customer requirements and business targets.
• Liaise with customers, production teams and senior management to interpret quality requirements, communicate findings and deliver compliant solutions.
• Support the maintenance and development of ISO 9001 certification, ensuring the business meets all regulatory obligations.
• Identify gaps in current processes and quality standards, then challenge and mentor the team to adopt best practices and drive cultural change.
• Attend production meetings, customer audits and technical reviews as necessary to represent quality interests and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports and audit trails to demonstrate compliance and provide evidence for regulatory and customer requirements.

Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years quality engineering experience in electronics and/or mechanical manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 standard, with experience of maintaining quality management systems.
• Proficient in quality systems, non-conformance reporting and process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage proactively and effectively with internal teams, suppliers and customers.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with a focus on identifying issues and implementing practical remedies.
• Ability to develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly quality and compliance requirements.

Desirable:

• Understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, with experience of implementation and maintenance.
• Experience or knowledge of compliance standards e.g. ESG, Reach, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, Prop 65, PFAS and TSCA restrictions.
• Certified Quality professional qualification.
• Experience in automotive, off-highway, or electro-mechanical manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance and environmental management systems.
• Experience with PPM (parts per million) metrics and customer audit requirements.
• Familiarity with electronics assembly, PCB manufacturing or mechanical assembly processes.
• Experience implementing ISO certifications from inception through to audit readiness.
• Degree in Engineering, Science or equivalent technical qualification (or equivalent professional experience).