Your new company A leading manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and continuous improvement is seeking a Quality Engineer to join its established Quality team. With a commitment to excellence and a culture that supports professional growth, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a business that values high standards and operational integrity. Your new role As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the Quality Department to maintain compliance with key certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IECEx. You will create, implement, and review quality documentation such as Quality Standards, Quality Plans, Inspection Instructions and Calibration Instructions.You will support Goods Inwards Inspection processes, maintain FAI and PPAP activities, and manage systems for customer concessions, deviations, and problem reports. You will also collect and maintain product compliance records (RoHS, REACH, PFAS), review quality metrics and KPIs, and contribute to corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.A significant part of your role will involve leading structured problem‑solving activities, including 8D investigations, and acting as a key point of contact for customer quality queries. You will also support Engineering with NPI/NPD activities and provide guidance to Quality Inspectors and Production teams. 4 DAY WEEK What you'll need to succeed Minimum of 2 years' recent experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of quality management principles and ISO certification standards Proven ability to conduct root cause analysis and identify process improvement opportunities Ability to train and guide employees on quality assurance procedures and best practices Desirable: Experience within an electronics/PCBA manufacturing environment A relevant engineering or quality‑related qualification Previous internal auditing experience What you'll get in return You'll be joining a forward‑thinking organisation offering a supportive working environment and excellent benefits, including: 4‑day working week Life assurance Company pension scheme Free on‑site parking Healthy breakfast initiatives Opportunities for professional development and career progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk