Quality Engineer

Job description

Due to continued growth and significant investment, a leading manufacturer of precision components for the aerospace, automotive, and high-technology sectors has a new vacancy for a Quality Engineer to join their team. You will play a key role in ensuring products meet with customer requirements by working with cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality processes, oversee inspections, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role

Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address quality issues

Perform inspections and audits of products, materials, and processes.

Work with customers on new product launches and improvements.

Work closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to ensure the highest quality standards.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Support new product introductions by ensuring quality standards are integrated into the design and development phases

Uphold processes that ensure health, safety and environmental best practices.

The Person

Proven experience in a quality function within a highly regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace, automotive, defence).

Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions

Hands on experience with quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, etc).

Excellent understanding of quality assurance management principles and practice.

In-depth knowledge of quality control standards and methodologies.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English