Product Quality Engineer

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Are you passionate about driving product quality to the next level? Do you thrive on solving complex challenges and influencing teams to achieve excellence? Were seeking a
Product Quality Engineer
to play a pivotal role in improving product quality
both in-house and in the field
for an advanced range of high-technology products. This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, ensuring the performance and reliability of cutting-edge equipment used worldwide. The Opportunity
As the go-to person for product quality performance, youll lead quality improvement initiatives, resolve escalated issues, and partner with cross-functional teams to embed quality excellence into every stage of production. From investigating field failures to enhancing internal controls, youll have the autonomy to make a tangible impact on product performance and customer satisfaction. What Youll Be Doing
Act as the primary contact for product quality performance
Lead investigations into escalated quality issues, including running 8D problem-solving processes
Analyse field failures and drive internal corrective actions
Support operations in embedding quality into processes and coaching teams in improvement techniques
Track and report key quality KPIs for both field and in-house performance
Ensure efficient and effective CAPA closure across the site
Collaborate with supplier quality teams to address supplier-related failures
Contribute to NPI (New Product Introduction) activities through audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement recommendations
What Were Looking For
Essential: Proven experience in product quality improvement (theory and practice)
Strong skills in interpreting field failures and identifying internal solutions
Experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams
Proficiency with core quality tools such as 8D problem solving
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills
Preferred: SPC and Six Sigma training (Green Belt or higher)
Knowledge of APQP, Control Plans, and FMEA
Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence
Understanding of ISO9001 requirements
Experience with fibre laser technology (advantageous but not essential)
Qualifications
HNC/HND/Degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field
Quality Engineering or Six Sigma qualifications advantageous
About You
Youre a hands-on problem solver with a creative, logical, and methodical approach. You can coach others, prioritise effectively, and work across multiple projects with ease. You excel at understanding complex processes and influencing change
and youre driven by a passion for delivering world-class quality. If you want to be at the heart of new product launches, work with advanced technology, and make a real difference in product performance and customer satisfaction, wed love to hear from you.
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Location:
Southampton
Salary:
not provided
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing

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