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Quality Engineer

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: BH21, Ferndown, Dorset

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

Quality and Manufacturing Engineer

Do you have a strong technical quality engineering background?

Are you experienced with manufacturing processes?

Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes has a fantastic opportunity for a high-performing and enthusiastic Quality and Manufacturing Engineer working within a small specialist team on multiple projects to improve and sustain existing products and ensure the products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and manufacturability.

The Role: You will be responsible for managing all key quality control activities including final quality checks, quality inspection, first article inspection, and non-conformances alongside providing hands-on manufacturing engineering support. You will ensure that new and existing designs and production ready, processes are strong, and issues are contained and resolved. Specific tasks include:

  * Lead the company’s quality strategy, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.

  * Monitor quality performance, lead root cause investigations, and drive corrective and preventative actions.

  * Oversee quality processes including inbound inspection, First Article Inspection (FAI), and final quality checks.

  * Manage customer complaints, RMAs, and warranty investigations to ensure timely resolution.

  * Define and manage supplier quality standards, including supplier NCRs and corrective actions.

  * Support new product introduction, design reviews, DFMEA activities, and prototype builds.

  * Develop work instructions and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

  * Support outsourcing and external manufacturing partners where required.

The Candidate:

  * Proven experience in a Quality and/or Mechanical Engineering role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

  * Strong knowledge of quality management methods and continuous improvement practices.

  * Ability to review designs for manufacturability and participate in DFMEA activities.

  * Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to solving problems and delivering value.

  * Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams.

  * Highly organised, detail-oriented, and accountable for delivering results.

  * Proactive problem solver with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

  * Engineering qualifications desirable

Benefits:

  * £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

  * Early finish Friday

  * 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  * Company Sick pay

  * Bonus scheme

If you are interested please call Josh Hoyle on (phone number removed) or apply online

* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position

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