Holt Recruitment

Quality Engineer

We are seeking a versatile Quality Engineer to join a growing team supporting the delivery of existing products and the introduction of new products across multiple Cyber and Information Assurance projects.

This role offers the opportunity to work on the development of cutting-edge products and applications within the security and defence industry.

The position is based in Farnborough, with occasional travel to remote manufacturing locations as required.

Candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance (SC).

What you’ll be doing

- Contribute to the company’s quality improvement programme and help shape future best practice.
- Maintain and develop certified management systems (AS9100, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO27001).
- Take part in audits and reviews with customers, suppliers, and certification bodies.
- Lead targeted improvement initiatives to boost Quality, Cost, and Delivery performance.
- Work with suppliers to raise quality standards and ensure supply chain compliance.
- Support new product introduction with structured quality plans.
- Oversee configuration management approvals and manage obsolescence processes.
- Design and refine processes, applying techniques such as PFMEA, DFMEA and value stream mapping.
- Approve suppliers, products, and services to meet internal quality standards.
- Manage investigations into quality issues, from root cause analysis through to resolution.
- Produce and deliver clear quality documentation and reports for both internal and external use.

What you’ll need

- Strong understanding of part inspection methods and measurement techniques.
- Hands-on experience with continuous improvement tools such as Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma.
- Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FAIRs, and control plans.
- Solid knowledge of AS9100; additional experience with ISO14001, ISO45001 or ISO27001 is a plus.
- A collaborative approach, able to work independently while influencing others positively.
- Experience improving supplier performance and driving measurable results.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- UK national, eligible for SC clearance.

Desirable skills

- HNC/Degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Background in aerospace, defence, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
- Exposure to both low- and high-volume production; PCB manufacturing knowledge is advantageous.

 


  • Start: 03/10/2025
  • Rate: Competitive
  • Location: Farnborough,England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Recruiter: Holt Recruitment
  • Contact: Tom Todd
  • Tel: 03333 448009
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: V-51829
  • Posted: 2025-10-03 12:14:05 -

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