Production Quality Engineer Horsham - Hybrid £34,000 - £42,000 We are seeking a motivated Production Quality Engineer to join a dynamic Quality Assurance team. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring all products meet the highest quality standards while driving continuous improvement across production. Working for a fire control and surveillance specialist, this is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with a strong quality background in manufacturing, defence, aerospace, or automotive environments to take the next step in their career. Key Accountabilities - Production Quality Engineer Check final product and intermediate assemblies for conformity. Oversee and support inspection of flagged parts against engineering drawings. Conduct product and production process audits. Support and promote continuous improvement and lean initiatives, including 5S/6S. Lead and assist with investigations into non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are documented and implemented. Request and review supplier corrective action reports. Support prototypes and NPI with manufacturing readiness reviews. Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), verifying results and providing sign-off. Assist with 8D investigations and cross-functional root cause analysis. Skills and knowledge required - Production Quality Engineer Proven experience in quality assurance within lean, engineering, defence, automotive, or aerospace manufacturing. Strong knowledge of ISO standards, particularly ISO 9001. Experience with quality sign-off responsibilities. Familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa)