Quality Engineer – Manufacturing
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £45,000 per annum
We are working with a well-established manufacturing organisation based in Portsmouth who are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team.
This role would suit a hands-on Quality Engineer who enjoys working closely with production and engineering teams to drive quality standards and continuous improvement across the business.
The Role
As Quality Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
* Maintaining and improving quality systems within a manufacturing environment
* Investigating non-conformances and leading root cause analysis using recognised tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, etc.)
* Supporting internal and external audits
* Working cross-functionally with production, engineering, and supply chain teams
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives
* Supporting supplier quality activities where required
The Candidate
The successful candidate will have:
* Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role within manufacturing
* Strong working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies
* Experience with ISO quality management systems (ISO 9001 or similar)
* Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across departments
* A proactive, detail-focused approach and willingness to be present on the shop floor