Holt Executive are partnered with a bespoke manufacturing and engineering specialist who design, build, and supply advanced and future-proofed technology to the Naval, Land and Security sectors globally.

Innovation is at the heart of everything that they do.

Due to their continued growth, they require a Quality Engineer to be responsible for Quality Assurance activity at their headquarters in West Sussex.

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring project milestones and customer design requirements are fulfilled, and will also assist with ISO 9001 requirements, ESD and FOD precautions, new starter inductions and training. 

Key Responsibilities for the Quality Engineer:

- Being the voice of Quality Assurance within project/design gateway reviews.
- Customer-facing liaison on day-to-day quality issues and requirements, including customer witnessed testing.
- Supporting the maintenance and continual improvement of the QMS to ensure that ISO 9001 requirements are satisfied.
- Conducting internal audits with process/function owners to monitor operation and effectiveness of the QMS and to facilitate continual improvement.
- Ensuring that appropriate corrective actions, resulting from recorded non-conformances, are implemented and effective.
- Working closely with the Supply Chain team for regional on-site supplier assessment & approval.

Liaison with suppliers to facilitate the on-time supply of conforming materials and services.
- Reviewing customer bids and contracts for quality requirements, and preparation and maintenance of project Quality Plans.
- Fault analysis and reports on customer returns.

Skills & Experience required by the Quality Engineer:

- Recent experience in a Quality role in a relevant engineering/manufacturing environment.
- HND or higher qualification in manufacturing/engineering discipline.
- Experience with project-related Quality Assurance.

Company Benefits

- 37.5 hour working week and lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
- 28 days annual leave & Christmas closure.
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
- Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%.
- Employee Help@Hand Service gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service, and physiotherapy consultations.
- Life Assurance Policy, including Bereavement Counselling and Probate Helpline.
- Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and the addition of mental health support for all employees plus regular activities across sites to support and promote well-being.
- Employee discounts scheme (including access to an additional wellbeing hub).
- Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of the business, staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance.

If your skills and experience match this Quality Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!