Quality Engineer
Job Role: Quality Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Fareham
Are you passionate about quality, precision, and continuous improvement? We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team and ensure our products meet the highest standards in safety, performance, and compliance.
As a key player in our quality assurance efforts, you’ll be responsible for inspections, documentation, and supporting quality initiatives that drive excellence throughout our operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and interpret Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, and QA/NDT documentation
- Perform visual inspections, weld fit-up checks, and cleanliness audits
- Ensure correct implementation of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and welder qualifications
- Maintain traceability of materials and verify calibration of inspection tools
- Collaborate with Managers and Project Leads to meet project-specific QA requirements
- Maintain quality documentation within the Combined Management System (CMS)
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in Project Quality, Quality Control, and Quality Management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, Nuclear, Automotive)
- Familiarity with PPAP, MSA, GR&R, and process mapping
- Strong background in supplier management, contract review, and specification interpretation
- Skilled in problem-solving and root cause analysis
Ideal Candidate Attributes:
- Detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills
- Strong communicator – both written and verbal
- Able to influence and collaborate across teams
- Committed to maintaining quality from RFQ through to dispatch
Requirements:
- Please be aware that roles at Hythe Engineering require security clearance. Successful candidates must obtain security clearance for the position.
Benefits:
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Private medical insurance, including optical and dental.
- 24/7 employee assistance program.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Competitive holiday allowance.
Ready to submit your application?
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply directly via our HR Portal by following this link: Apply for this role (Quality Engineer)
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About Us
Hythe Engineering is a trusted partner to some of the UK’s leading Defence, Renewable, and Nuclear contractors. We specialise in bespoke design and manufacturing solutions, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and technical excellence.