Quality Engineer (SQA) Portsmouth, Hampshire £35,000 – £42,000 (Negotiable based on Experience) Full Time, Permanent The Opportunity We’re recruiting for a Quality Project Engineer & SQA to join a precision engineering environment working on high-spec, tight-tolerance components. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong quality background in CNC/manufacturing who wants to play a key role in driving product quality, supplier performance, and continuous improvement across the business. The Role Reporting to the Quality Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring products meet exacting standards, often at micron-level tolerances, while supporting process improvements and supplier quality performance. You’ll work closely with production, engineering, and suppliers to drive quality from design through to final inspection. Key Responsibilities Quality & Inspection Develop quality plans, inspection methods, and work instructions Perform and oversee first article, in-process, and final inspections Utilise CMM and advanced metrology equipment to validate components Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and AS9100 standardsNon-Conformance & Improvement Manage non-conformances (NCRs) and lead root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys) Drive CAPA activities to improve processes and reduce defects Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield and reduce scrapSupplier...