Quality Engineer

Southampton Source: WhatJobs

£50,000

QUALITY ENGINEER

IMMEDIATE START | £45,000 £50,000 PER ANNUM | FULL TIME, PERMANENT

Are you a detail-driven Quality Engineer with a background in foundry or machining environments? We're looking for someone who can start immediately and take ownership of dimensional accuracy, metallurgical integrity, and customer specification compliance across cast and machined products. If you thrive on root-cause analysis, driving down defects, and being the technical quality authority on the shop floor, we want to hear from you.

THE ROLE

As Quality Engineer, you'll develop, maintain, and continuously improve the quality systems, processes, and controls that keep the foundry and machining operations running to the highest standard. You'll be hands-on with CMM inspection, root-cause investigations, and customer-facing quality matters reporting to the QHSE Manager.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Developing, implementing, and maintaining quality control processes for foundry and machining operations
Operating and programming CMM machines, plus manual metrology equipment and gauges
Interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models
Producing dimensional inspection reports for internal teams and customers
Completing First Off / First Article inspections with supporting reports
Managing non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
Approving first-off and final inspections for cast and machined components
Leading continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and process variation
Supporting process capability studies, SPC, and PFMEA activities
Maintaining and improving QMS documentation in line with ISO 9001 (and other relevant standards such as AS9100 or IATF 16949, where applicable)
Preparing quality reports, KPIs, and audit findings for internal and external stakeholders
Liaising with customers on technical quality matters, including PPAP submissions and FAIRs
Conducting supplier audits and supporting supplier development activities
Managing customer complaints through to timely, effective resolution
Working closely with machining and quality teams to drive a zero-defects culture

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Proven experience in a quality engineering role within a machining environment
Confident using CMM equipment, manual metrology tools, and gauges
Strong working knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models
Practical experience with root-cause and corrective action methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems
A proactive, safety-first mindset with clear, confident communication
Available to start immediately

WHAT'S ON OFFER

£45,000 £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Immediate start available
Permanent, full-time position
A hands-on role with real ownership over quality outcomes

HOW TO APPLY

This is an immediately available position, so we're keen to speak to suitable candidates as soon as possible. Apply today with your CV to be considered.

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