Quality Engineer
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Location: Farnborough
Salary: £40,000£45,000
Sector: Capital Equipment Manufacturing / FMCG / Industrial
A specialist recruitment agency is supporting a well-established manufacturing client in the search for an experienced Quality Engineer to join their growing team based in Farnborough.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on quality professional with experience in capital equipment manufacturing, ideally within production, FMCG, or industrial environments, with food industry experience highly desirable.
The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that products and services are delivered to the highest quality standards through the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of robust quality management systems.
You will work cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure compliance, drive process improvements, and maintain operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with relevant external standards, including ISO 9001
Maintain and improve quality management systems across manufacturing operations
Ensure processes are in place so all products entering and leaving production meet required quality standards
Lead projects to improve and optimise quality processes and procedures
Support and manage the transfer of production between manufacturing sites
Ensure business-critical processes are documented, followed, and continuously improved
Act as an internal quality auditor and support certification requirements
Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventative actions
Produce quality performance reports and analyse trends to support data-led decision-making
Promote a culture of quality and compliance across the organisation
Support health and safety compliance within quality-related activities
About You
Essential Experience
Proven experience in a Quality Engineering or Quality Management role
Experience working within capital equipment manufacturing
Background in production factory, FMCG, or industrial manufacturing environments
Strong knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated experience implementing and optimising quality processes
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
Ability to analyse data and make informed, evidence-based decisions
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
Competent in Microsoft Office applications
Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Desirable Experience
Experience within food manufacturing or regulated industries
Experience working with capital equipment or machinery manufacturing
Internal auditing experience (ISO or similar standards)
What's on Offer
Salary of £40,000£45,000, depending on experience
Opportunity to join a respected manufacturing organisation
Varied and technically engaging role
Career development opportunities within a growing business
Collaborative and supportive working environment
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If you have strong quality engineering experience within capital equipment manufacturing and are looking for your next opportunity in the Farnborough area, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered for this opportunity. Dan Walton
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