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Quality Engineer

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Posted on May 18, 2026 by CV-Library
Hitchin, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Jackson Hogg have exclusively partnered with a specialist manufacturing business in the Hitchin area, on a Quality Engineer position, reporting to the Head of Quality.

The Quality Engineer will play a key part within the Quality team, ensuring that the specialist products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Quality Engineer Responsibilities

* Investigate product non‑conformances using structured methodologies (5‑Why, 8D, Ishikawa), driving robust corrective and preventive actions.

* Support Material Review Board activities—inspecting, assessing and dispositioning non‑conforming parts and assemblies.

* Work closely with Production and Engineering to ensure inspection, calibration and verification processes remain capable and compliant.

* Perform supplier evaluations, audits, and ongoing performance reviews to ensure adherence to specifications, certifications and quality expectations.

* Lead supplier‑related problem‑solving activities, ensuring timely and effective containment, root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.

* Monitor supplier KPIs (delivery performance, PPM, right‑first‑time), identify trends and drive targeted improvement initiatives.

* Maintain documentation and processes aligned to the business' Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ATEX 80079‑34, CAA Part 21).

* Conduct internal audits and support external audit readiness across Quality, Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain.

* Participate in PFMEA, control plan maintenance and risk activities for new products and design changes.

* Analyse quality data (scrap, rework, defects, supplier metrics) to identify risks and opportunities.

* Drive continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing variability, improving reliability, and enhancing product and process capability.

* Provide clear, concise reporting to Quality, Engineering and Operations leadership.

Quality Engineer Requirements

* Experience in a quality engineering or supplier quality engineering role within electronics, electro‑mechanical, safety‑critical or highly regulated manufacturing environments.

* Practical experience with supplier quality tools—auditing, inspection methodologies, PPAP‑style reviews, NCR management and supplier corrective actions.

* Strong problem‑solving capability using recognised quality tools (8D, 5‑Why, PFMEA, SPC).

* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and test documentation.

* Knowledge of ISO 9001‑based quality management systems; awareness of ATEX / hazardous‑area products is beneficial.

* Comfortable working in a hands‑on manufacturing environment and collaborating closely with production and engineering teams.

Benefits Include

* 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

* Company bonus Scheme

* Pension plan

* BUPA health insurance

* Simply Health cash plan

Reference: 225122762

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Quality Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on May 18, 2026 by CV-Library

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Hitchin, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Jackson Hogg have exclusively partnered with a specialist manufacturing business in the Hitchin area, on a Quality Engineer position, reporting to the Head of Quality.

The Quality Engineer will play a key part within the Quality team, ensuring that the specialist products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Quality Engineer Responsibilities

* Investigate product non‑conformances using structured methodologies (5‑Why, 8D, Ishikawa), driving robust corrective and preventive actions.

* Support Material Review Board activities—inspecting, assessing and dispositioning non‑conforming parts and assemblies.

* Work closely with Production and Engineering to ensure inspection, calibration and verification processes remain capable and compliant.

* Perform supplier evaluations, audits, and ongoing performance reviews to ensure adherence to specifications, certifications and quality expectations.

* Lead supplier‑related problem‑solving activities, ensuring timely and effective containment, root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.

* Monitor supplier KPIs (delivery performance, PPM, right‑first‑time), identify trends and drive targeted improvement initiatives.

* Maintain documentation and processes aligned to the business' Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ATEX 80079‑34, CAA Part 21).

* Conduct internal audits and support external audit readiness across Quality, Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain.

* Participate in PFMEA, control plan maintenance and risk activities for new products and design changes.

* Analyse quality data (scrap, rework, defects, supplier metrics) to identify risks and opportunities.

* Drive continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing variability, improving reliability, and enhancing product and process capability.

* Provide clear, concise reporting to Quality, Engineering and Operations leadership.

Quality Engineer Requirements

* Experience in a quality engineering or supplier quality engineering role within electronics, electro‑mechanical, safety‑critical or highly regulated manufacturing environments.

* Practical experience with supplier quality tools—auditing, inspection methodologies, PPAP‑style reviews, NCR management and supplier corrective actions.

* Strong problem‑solving capability using recognised quality tools (8D, 5‑Why, PFMEA, SPC).

* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and test documentation.

* Knowledge of ISO 9001‑based quality management systems; awareness of ATEX / hazardous‑area products is beneficial.

* Comfortable working in a hands‑on manufacturing environment and collaborating closely with production and engineering teams.

Benefits Include

* 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

* Company bonus Scheme

* Pension plan

* BUPA health insurance

* Simply Health cash plan
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Reference: 225122762

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