Location: Newark - Onsite
Are you a detail-driven Quality Engineer who loves improving processes, strengthening systems and making a genuine impact on product excellence? If you thrive in a fast-paced technical environment and want a desk-based role where your engineering mind really gets to shine, this could be your next move.
We're supporting a leading precision engineering business that supplies into highly regulated sectors and they're looking to add a passionate Quality Engineer to their growing team. This is your chance to join a company that values continuous improvement, invests in it's people and champions a culture of accountability, clarity and excellence.
What you’ll be doing
In this varied role, you’ll be a key guardian of the company’s Quality Management System - ensuring compliance, enhancing processes, and supporting a strong right‑first‑time culture. Your day‑to‑day will include:
Quality Management System
Maintaining and improving the QMS to AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 9001 and FDA standards
Reviewing and developing quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation
Supporting internal, customer and regulatory audits
Ensuring adherence to customer‑specific and regulatory requirements
Product & Process Quality Assurance
Providing engineering support for manufacturing and inspection teams
Leading First Article Inspections (AS9102)
Creating and reviewing control plans, inspection plans and acceptance criteria
Applying SPC, Cp/Cpk and trend analysis to drive quality performance
Risk Management & Validation
Supporting IQ/OQ/PQ validation activity
Assuring validated state of manufacturing processes, equipment and software
Participating in design reviews to ensure compliance from concept to release
Nonconformance & CAPA
Leading investigations using 8D, Fishbone and 5 Why methods
Implementing, verifying and closing CAPAs
Supporting management of deviations, nonconformances and customer complaints
Supplier Quality & CI
Supporting supplier qualification and audits
Managing incoming quality concerns
Driving Lean, Six Sigma and operational excellence initiatives
What you’ll bring
Essential:
Previous experience in a Quality Engineering role
Strong understanding of inspection & test equipment
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Analytical mindset and a proactive, positive attitude
Desirable:
Degree in Engineering, Quality or related field
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
Auditor certification
Experience in aerospace or medical devices
Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 13485 & ISO 9001
Experience with ERP (EFACS), SPC tools (MeasurLink), and project management
Why apply?
You’ll join a supportive, forward‑thinking engineering organisation where quality is truly valued - and where your ideas, expertise, and continuous‑improvement mindset will make a visible impact.
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Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Administrator, Q&A Engineer