Quality Engineer

We are seeking a proactive and driven Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Whetstone. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in improving product quality, reducing manufacturing defects, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement across a precision manufacturing environment.

This role focuses on reducing defects, improving process capability, supporting new product introduction, and leading structured problem-solving activities to improve yield, reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and enhance overall product quality.

Working closely with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain and Customer teams, you will play a key role in maintaining a culture of quality excellence and operational improvement.

Lead root cause investigations and problem-solving activities using 8D or equivalent methodologies.

Monitor and report on yield performance, customer returns and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).

Implement effective corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues.

Manage internal and external quality issues involving customers, suppliers and production teams.

Facilitate reject reviews and drive containment and corrective actions.

Support the successful introduction of new and revised products using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

Develop and maintain quality documentation including: FMEAs Control Plans First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies

FMEAs

Control Plans

First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)

Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies

Assess manufacturing risks and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.

Support process capability and Gauge R&R activities.

Manage and maintain calibration systems for inspection equipment.

Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) projects across manufacturing operations.

Promote problem-solving and CI tools throughout the production environment.

Support the implementation and sustainability of process improvements.

Share lessons learned and best practices to drive company-wide improvements.

Support and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 (and/or AS9100) quality management systems.

Conduct audits of manufacturing and business processes.

Assist with training production teams on quality standards, inspection methods and best practices.

Support quality reporting and performance reviews with key stakeholders.

Manufacturing yield >95%

Customer returns <1% of products shipped

Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) <2% of shipments

Self-motivated with a passion for quality and continuous improvement.

Strong analytical and data-driven mindset.

Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation.

Influential and collaborative, with strong relationship-building skills.

Comfortable working across departments to drive positive change.

Committed to learning and developing new skills.

Occasional travel to customer and supplier sites may be required.

If you are passionate about quality, problem solving and continuous improvement, and want to make a tangible impact in a precision manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.