Overview
Quality Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom. Explore positions focusing on quality assurance, testing methodologies, and process improvement across manufacturing, aerospace, electronics, and related industries. Roles involve defect identification, corrective actions, audits, supplier and customer interaction, and driving continuous improvement to meet quality standards and regulations.
Quality Engineer – Aerospace (Lancashire)
Job Type: permanent
Quality Assurance Engineer QMS, AS9100, ISO9001
Aerospace
Location: Lancashire
Salary: Up to £45,000
I am currently supporting a leading manufacturer of complex and high precision components to the Aerospace sector. You will support QMS compliance and lead audits with Aerospace OEMs, reporting to the Quality Manager.
* Lead audits; ensure QMS compliance; coordinate with Aerospace OEMs.
* Support quality improvements and supplier/customer interfaces.
Note: This advertiser indicates regional eligibility restrictions.
Manufacturing Quality Engineer – Bath/Bristol
Job Type: permanent
Job Title: Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Location: Bath/Bristol
Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum
Reporting to the Head of Quality, this role aims to improve end-to-end supply chain quality for specific suppliers and internal products or services, including management of supplier concerns and APQP activities.
* Improve supplier and internal quality performance; manage supplier concerns.
* Participate in and lead APQP activities.
Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Progression to Manager) – Hereford
Job Type: permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Flexitime + 33 Days Holiday + Private Healthcare
Location: Hereford
Are you a Quality Engineer seeking progression to a managerial role with Six Sigma training?
* Develop quality toolbox; future management potential.
Quality Engineer (Manufacturing) – Andover
Job Type: permanent
Location: Andover, Hampshire
Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 + 33 Days Holiday + Bonus + Life Assurance + Sick Pay
Role involves working for a rapidly expanding electronics-focused company, developing future developments and maintaining quality in manufacturing.
* Quality engineering in manufacturing; cross-functional collaboration.
Junior Quality Engineer (Manufacturing) – Hereford
Job Type: permanent
Location: Hereford
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Flexitime + 33 Days Holiday + Private Healthcare
Support on-the-job quality technique training and progression to Quality Manager within ~3 years.
* Training and progression-focused QA role.
Quality Engineer – Sheffield (Aerospace) – W Talent
Job Type: full time
Location: S1 Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Employer: W Talent; partnership with aerospace/quality-focused manufacturer
Key responsibilities
* Provide leadership to Quality team; deputize for Quality Manager.
* Interface with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers.
* Resolve customer issues and manage NCRs; oversee CAPAs and RCAs.
* Lead internal audits; manage ISIR/FAIR/PPAP; support design/process reviews.
* Maintain Quality Management System policies/procedures; support third-party audits.
Quality Engineer – Barrow-in-Furness (Defence) – Morson Talent
Job Type: contract
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Employer: Morson Talent
Role: Principal Quality Engineer
Core duties
* Support Quality Function; ensure QMS compliance; mentor junior staff.
* Lead specialist quality activities across multiple areas (QA, SQA, supplier quality, QMS, etc.).
* Develop and maintain local Management System documentation; manage non-conformances and RCA; conduct investigations.
* Lead and drive scope of work; support customer interactions; contribute to continuous improvement.
Quality Engineer – Portsmouth (AS9100) – Morson Talent
Job Type: full time
Location: PO1 Portsmouth, South East
Employer: Morson Talent
Salary: Not specified
Responsibilities include ensuring flow-down of customer requirements, ERP-related process capture, leading QMS deployment meetings, preventing quality escapes, root cause analysis with production teams, and supporting Lean Six Sigma deployment.
* Lead root cause analyses; implement corrective actions for production issues.
* Coordinate with process engineering; lead QMS deployment and audits.
* Support New Product Introduction and product/process documentation updates.
Quality Engineer – General/Other
Additional postings include roles in multiple UK locations (Sheffield, Hereford, Andover, Barrow, Portsmouth, Bath, Lancashire) with varying contracts (permanent/contract) and salary ranges up to £45k+. Common requirements include:
* Experience in highly regulated environments (aerospace, automotive, defence, energy).
* ISO 9001 and AS9100 knowledge; ability to read engineering drawings; proficiency with QA tools and root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D).
* Strong communication; data analysis; ability to support QA in supplier/customer interfaces; CAPA/RCAs; internal audits; ISIR/FAIR/PPAP.
Other notes: Some postings mention regional eligibility restrictions; some entries reference company-specific tools (MES, ERP) and training opportunities (Six Sigma, lean). Minimum qualifications commonly include an HNC/degree in engineering and lead auditor or equivalent experience where noted.
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