Quality Engineer

9 hours ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Mane Contract Services Full time

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Leominster

Working Hours: Monday - Friday

Salary: Competitive


Are you passionate about quality engineering and ready to make a difference in the defense industry? We are seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to support our Operations and Quality departments, ensuring that our products and processes meet both business and customer requirements.


What You’ll Do:

In this pivotal role, you will:

  • Implement and manage inspection and certification control plans.
  • Support the Project Management team during contract reviews.
  • Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) requirements, including PPAP and FAIRs.
  • Oversee process production part approvals through visual and dimensional inspections.
  • Conduct final inspections of completed components and assemblies, ensuring compliance.
  • Provide manufacturing support to production areas in addressing quality issues.
  • Update and implement procedures as necessary.
  • Evaluate measurement systems and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to ISO 9001:2015 standards.
  • Conduct internal audits of processes and carry out shop floor product sample and process audits.
  • Manage non-conformance issues and report on performance metrics.


Who We’re Looking For:

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Quality Engineer with a background in defense standards and a solid understanding of technical documentation, including engineering drawings. Your role will be vital in maintaining our QMS, carrying out production audits, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.


Key Competencies:

  • Previous experience as a Quality Engineer, preferably in electronics-based manufacturing.
  • In-depth knowledge of technical documentation and engineering drawings.
  • Familiarity with defense standards and electronic/electrical components.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports.
  • Experience in implementing APQP requirements to meet customer expectations.
  • Qualified and experienced quality auditor for ISO 9001.
  • Knowledge of lean methodologies such as 5S and POKA YOKE.
  • Familiarity with IPC-A-610/IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards is a plus.


What We Offer:

  • 26 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service)
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus
  • Pension Scheme: 5% employee, 4% employer (salary sacrifice)
  • One Month Notice Period after probation
  • Development Opportunities relevant to your role
  • Employee Share Scheme (after 12 months of service)
  • Access to Westfield Healthcare, including:


  1. Corporate Health Cash Plan (covering dependents)
  2. Employee Assistance Programme
  3. Discounted Gym Membership
  4. Retail & Travel Discounts
  5. Wellbeing App
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme


Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are eager to contribute to quality assurance in a challenging and rewarding environment, we want to hear from you


Interested? Click Apply Now

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