Job Role: Quality Controller
Job Type:Permanent
Employment Type:Full-Time
Salary:£45,000 – £50,000 per annum
Working Hours:37.5 hours per week
Location:Fareham
Are you passionate about quality, precision, and continuous improvement? We are looking for a Quality Controller to join our team and ensure our products meet the highest standards in safety, performance, and compliance.
As a key player in our quality assurance efforts, you’ll be responsible for inspections, documentation, and supporting quality initiatives that drive excellence throughout our operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Review and interpret Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, and QA/NDT documentation
* Perform visual inspections, weld fit-up checks, and cleanliness audits
* Ensure correct implementation of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and welder qualifications
* Maintain traceability of materials and verify calibration of inspection tools
* Collaborate with Managers and Project Leads to meet project-specific QA requirements
* Maintain quality documentation within the Combined Management System (CMS)
What we’re looking for:
* Experience in Project Quality, Quality Control, and Quality Management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, Nuclear, Automotive)
* Familiarity with PPAP, MSA, GR&R, and process mapping
* Strong background in supplier management, contract review, and specification interpretation
* Skilled in problem-solving and root cause analysis
Ideal Candidate Attributes:
* Detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills
* Strong communicator – both written and verbal
* Able to influence and collaborate across teams
* Committed to maintaining quality from RFQ through to dispatch
Requirements:
* Please be aware that roles at Hythe Engineering require security clearance. Successful candidates must obtain security clearance for the position.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Private medical insurance, including optical and dental.
Hythe Engineering is a trusted partner to some of the UK’s leading Defence, Renewable, and Nuclear contractors. We specialise in bespoke design and manufacturing solutions, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and technical excellence.
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