Quality Engineer
Location: Haslemere, Surrey/Hampshire border
Salary: £36,000 + Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Syntech Recruitment are partnered with a long-established and highly respected engineering manufacturer in Alton, now looking to appoint a proactive and technically capable Quality Engineer to strengthen their Quality function.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide quality leadership across high-risk processes and new product introductions
* Conduct product and process inspections, producing accurate, data-driven reports
* Operate and maintain QC laboratory and metrology equipment
* Lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5-Why and structured methodologies
* Implement corrective and preventive actions that deliver measurable improvement
* Support and participate in internal, customer and regulatory audits
* Develop, track and analyse KPIs to improve quality performance
* Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and defects
* Support APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA and error-proofing activities
* Work closely with customers and suppliers to resolve quality concerns
* Deliver training and upskill operational teams in quality best practice
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Technical, Operations and Supply Chain
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
* Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems
* Experienced in structured problem-solving (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone etc.)
* Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement principles
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use precision measurement tools
* Confident stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* IT literate, including statistical and reporting tools
* HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Quality or related discipline (desirable)
What’s On Offer
* £36,000 basic salary
* 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* Pension scheme
* Genuine opportunity to influence operational performance
* Supportive culture with visible leadership
* Ongoing professional development and training
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