Location: Nottinghamshire - Onsite

Are you a detail-driven Quality Engineer who loves improving processes, strengthening systems and making a genuine impact on product excellence? 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.

We're supporting a leading precision engineering business that supplies into highly regulated sectors and they're looking to add a passionate Quality Engineer to their growing team. This is your chance to join a company that values continuous improvement, invests in it's people and champions a culture of accountability, clarity and excellence.

What youll be doing

In this varied role, youll be a key guardian of the companys Quality Management System - ensuring compliance, enhancing processes, and supporting a strong right-first-time culture. Your day-to-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 customer-specific and regulatory requirements

Product & 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 & 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 & 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 & CI

• Supporting supplier qualification and audits
• Managing incoming quality concerns
• Driving Lean, Six Sigma and operational excellence initiatives

What youll bring

Essential:

• Previous experience in a Quality Engineering role
• Strong understanding of inspection & 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 & ISO 9001
• Experience with ERP (EFACS), SPC tools (MeasurLink), and project management

Why apply?

Youll join a supportive, forward-thinking engineering organisation where quality is truly valued - and where your ideas, expertise, and continuous-improvement mindset will make a visible impact.
Other roles you might have applied for:
Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Administrator, Q&A Engineer

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