Quality Engineer

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Quality Engineer

Hemel Hempstead | £Competitive + Benefits | Permanent

Quality Engineer - Electronics / Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a leading manufacturer based in Hemel Hempstead. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer with an electronics or electro-mechanical manufacturing background to join a growing business and play a key role in driving quality and continuous improvement across the production environment.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you'll take a hands-on role across production quality, root-cause analysis, supplier quality and the ongoing maintenance of the company's ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

Key responsibilities as a Quality Engineer will include:

Conducting in-process and final quality inspections across electronic assemblies, PCBAs and mechanical integrations.

Monitoring production quality performance and identifying recurring issues and trends.

Investigating component, assembly and system failures, carrying out root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

Using quality tools including 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA and CAPA to resolve and prevent non-conformances.

Supporting the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the ISO 9001 QMS.

Conducting internal audits and supporting external audit and surveillance activities.

Managing quality documentation and non-conformance records.

Carrying out incoming inspection of electronic components and raw materials.

Working with suppliers to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Working closely with Production and Engineering to improve manufacturing processes, reduce defects and rework, and increase first-pass yield.

Providing quality reports, audit findings and non-conformance updates to the Quality Manager.

The successful Quality Engineer will ideally have:

Previous experience working as a Quality Engineer within electronics, electro-mechanical or similar manufacturing.

Strong practical knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience working within a quality management system.

Experience with internal auditing would be highly advantageous.

The ability to interpret electronic schematics, engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Experience working with PCBAs / electronic assemblies.

Knowledge of IPC standards, particularly IPC-A-610, would be beneficial.

Strong experience in root-cause analysis and structured problem solving.

Good knowledge of quality tools such as 8D, FMEA and CAPA.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production, engineering, suppliers and senior stakeholders.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary based on experience

Permanent position

Company pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

On-site parking

Professional development

Opportunity to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business

If you're an experienced Quality Engineer with an electronics manufacturing background and are looking for your next opportunity, apply now or contact ProTech Recruitment.