Quality Engineer Fareham Up to £50k About the Role: We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Operations (QHSE) team, ensuring the highest standards of quality across production, customer relations, engineering projects, supplier management, and business systems. You will play a critical role in maintaining ISO9001 and ISO14001 compliance, improving processes, and driving continuous improvement within our manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities: Production Quality Assurance: Monitor and improve production workmanship standards, ensuring proper technician training and adherence Conduct inspections, first article inspections, and root cause analysis of production rework. Implement corrective actions to enhance product quality and efficiency.Customer Quality Interface: Investigate and resolve customer complaints and non-conformances. Host customer inspections and audits, ensuring smooth communication and issue resolution. Manage product recalls and field upgrades, ensuring customer satisfaction.Engineering & Project Quality: Participate in design reviews, ensuring quality is embedded in product development. Support validation and verification activities at different design stages. Collaborate with the New Product Introduction (NPI) team to optimize designs for manufacturability.Supplier Quality Assurance: Work with purchasing teams to assess and approve suppliers. Address supplier non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions. Monitor and report on supplier performance and quality trends.Business Management System (BMS): Maintain and update quality process documentation, work instructions, and forms. Conduct internal audits to ensure BMS effectiveness and compliance with ISO9001 and ISO14001. Support external certification audits and liaise with certification bodies.What We're Looking For: Essential: Experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment. Experience in inspection of electrical, electronic, and mechanical parts & assemblies. Proficiency in root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) and corrective action implementation. Skilled in quality tools, process improvement, and value stream mapping. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use standard inspection equipment (micrometers, verniers, etc.).Desirable: Internal auditing experience in ISO9001 & ISO14001. Experience with defence standards, product compliance, and type approvals. Trade compliance and engineering design review involvement.Personal Attributes: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels. Detail-oriented, process-driven, and able to handle multiple priorities. Self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive problem-solver. Ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines.Why Join Us? Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a company that values quality and innovation. Opportunity to develop expertise in high-reliability manufacturing. Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities. Apply now with your CV