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 you’ll be doing
In this varied role, you’ll be a key guardian of the company’s 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 you’ll 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?
You’ll 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.

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