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Quality Engineer – Precision Engineering
Location: Hailsham, East Sussex
Salary: £Competitive, apply for details (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you a driven Quality Engineer with a passion for root cause analysis and continuous improvement?
Join a leading precision engineering company where your skills will make a direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.
As a Quality Engineer, you'll take ownership of non-conformances, returns, and customer complaints while using problem-solving tools like 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa diagrams to improve processes and eliminate recurring issues. This hands-on role suits someone confident with quality systems, root cause analysis, and supplier quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to manufactured product and purchased parts
* Investigate non-conformances, customer returns and complaints using structured methods such as 8D, 5 Whys, Pareto
* Own and manage the RMA process to ensure best-in-class response and resolution
* Administer NCR, ECN and CAR processes from containment through to corrective action and resolution
* Support supplier qualification and ensure robust QA practices are maintained
* Perform inspection duties, including use of CMM or Faro Arm, when required
About You:
* 5+ years in a manufacturing quality role, ideally in a precision engineering or vacuum science environment
* Highly analytical, with strong problem-solving capabilities
* Hands-on experience with metrology equipment such as CMM or Faro Arm
* Confident using tools like 8D, Ishikawa, Kaizen, 5S/6S, and VSM
* Skilled at working across functions with engineering, operations, and suppliers
Qualifications:
* Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline)
* ONC/HNC or professional Quality qualification preferred
If you're looking to take your next step in quality and join a company where precision matters, we want to hear from you.
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