Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer
Poole
Circa £40 - £45k DOE

Copello are supporting our long-standing client in the search for an experienced Quality Engineer with a strong background in Quality Control (QC) or Quality Assurance (QA). The role requires solid experience with electro-mechanical hardware, and a lead assessor qualification is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support QA/QC activities throughout the product lifecycle.
  
  
• Conduct internal and supplier audits; drive effective corrective and preventive actions.
  
  
• Develop, refine, and maintain quality procedures, standards, and documentation.
  
  
• Perform root-cause analysis and coordinate cross-functional problem-solving.
  
  
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure compliance.
  
  
• Support customer and regulatory audits to ensure readiness and adherence to relevant standards.
  
  
• Monitor quality metrics and provide data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
  
  Requirements
  
  
• Extensive experience in QA/QC within electro-mechanical hardware environments.
  
  
• Lead Assessor qualification (e.g., ISO 9001) strongly preferred.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, auditing methods, and applicable industry standards.
  
  
• Proven skills in failure analysis, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement.
  
  
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management abilities.
  
  
• Ability to operate independently and lead quality initiatives in dynamic environments.
  
  Preferred Skills
  
  
• Experience with structured problem-solving tools (8D, Ishikawa, FMEA).
  
  
• Familiarity with supplier quality management and regulatory frameworks.
  
  
• Proficiency with quality tools, statistical analysis, and associated software