Quality Engineer Location: Ashchurch Salary: Competitive We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer to join a leading engineering and manufacturing company in Ashchurch. This is an exciting opportunity for a quality-focused professional to contribute to high-end projects in a dynamic and growing environment. The Role As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that products and processes meet stringent quality standards, supporting both operations and quality departments. Key responsibilities include: Implementing and managing inspection and certification control plans. Supporting the Project Management team with contract reviews. Leading APQP requirements, including PPAP and FAIRs. Conducting in-process and final inspections of components and assemblies. Providing manufacturing support to production areas on quality issues. Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 QMS and conducting internal audits. Performing product and process audits according to recognised schedules. Managing non-conformance issues and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Evaluating measurement systems and maintaining performance reports. Key Requirements We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer with the following skills and experience: Previous experience as a Quality Engineer, preferably in an electronics-based product manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and technical documentation. Familiarity with Defence Standards and electronic/electrical components. Experience in implementing APQP requirements to meet customer expectations. Qualified and experienced auditor to ISO 9001. Knowledge of lean methodologies such as 5S and Poka-Yoke. Ability to work independently and within a team. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Experience in quality processes within the Defence industry is advantageous. Previous experience or qualification to IPC-A-610 / IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards is desirable. Benefits Competitive salary. 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service). Discretionary annual bonus. Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) – 5% employee, 4% employer. Career development opportunities relevant to your role. Employee Share Scheme eligibility after 12 months. Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme, including: Corporate Health Cash Plan (including cover for dependents). Employee Assistance Programme. Discounted Gym membership. Retail & Travel discount scheme. Wellbeing App. Cycle to Work Scheme. EV Scheme. This role will require Security Clearance, so eligibility factors such as nationality and place of birth may apply. If you are a driven Quality Engineer looking for a new challenge in a high-tech, fast-paced environment, apply today