Quality Assurance Engineer - £55,000 + Bonus + Ex.Benefits
Monday-Friday | 37.5 hours | Greenwich, London - Permanent
Are you a hands‑on Quality professional with a passion for problem‑solving and continuous improvement?
We're looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join an expanding engineering and manufacturing operation, supporting increased production demand and new product introduction.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of manufacturing investigations, drive improvements and work closely with Production and Engineering teams to improve quality and operational performance.
The Role
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations into manufacturing non-conformances.
- Apply Lean Six Sigma tools, including 8D, 5 Whys and Fishbone analysis.
- Identify process improvements and implement effective corrective actions.
- Work directly with production teams to investigate issues and develop practical solutions.
- Manage multiple investigations and drive actions through to completion.
- Support NPI activities and proactive risk prevention.
About You
- Minimum four years' Quality Assurance experience within manufacturing.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualification (internal training accepted).
- Proven experience personally leading improvement projects with measurable results.
- Strong RCA, problem-solving and corrective action experience.
- Engineering background, ideally electrical, electronic or mechanical.
- Confident influencing and engaging stakeholders across manufacturing and engineering.
Electro‑mechanical or optical manufacturing experience would be advantageous, although other manufacturing backgrounds will be considered.
We're looking for someone proactive, resilient and inquisitive, who is comfortable challenging assumptions, working autonomously and spending time on the production floor. You'll have the confidence to influence others and the persistence to see improvements through to completion.
The Opportunity
- Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours.
- Preferred working hours: 09:00-18:00, with flexibility.
- Join an expanding engineering and manufacturing operation.
- A varied, hands‑on role with genuine scope to influence quality and operational performance.
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Quality Assurance Engineer - Weekdays employer: STR Group Limited
Join a reputable engineering organisation in Glasgow that values traditional machining expertise and offers a supportive work culture. As a Manual Machine Operator, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a strong pension scheme, all while working alongside a skilled team dedicated to quality and continuous improvement. This long-term opportunity not only fosters professional growth but also provides a stable environment where your skills in horizontal boring and manual machining will be highly regarded.
