Company: Georgeblake
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Posted: April 17th, 2026
Quality Assurance Lead – £40,000
Location: Hampshire
Permanent | Engineering & Manufacturing
Are you experienced in quality assurance within an electro‑mechanical or complex manufacturing environment? Want to take ownership of quality processes in a company that actually listens and invests in doing things properly?
We’re supporting a well‑established engineering business based in Hampshire who design and build highly technical products used around the world. They’re now looking for a Quality Assurance Lead to join their Quality team and work closely with Production and Engineering to ensure the highest standards across final product release.
This role is hands‑on, collaborative, and influential, you’ll be the person who makes sure what leaves the building is right first time.
Lead and maintain quality control processes across production
Conduct inspections of electro‑mechanical assemblies and finished products
Work with engineering and production teams to identify and reduce quality risks (including FMEA and control plans)
Review and manage non‑conformance reports, ensuring effective corrective actions
Own the final product release / dispatch sign‑off process
Oversee calibration systems and ensure equipment meets required standards
Support and mentor a Quality Release Inspector
Background in quality assurance within manufacturing or engineering
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Confidence in identifying non‑conformance and driving corrective action
Strong attention to detail and structured working habits
Understanding of ESD and calibration systems would be a strong advantage
Experience inspecting soldering/crimping work also beneficial
Comfortable working cross‑functionally with engineering & production teams
£40,000 salary
Stable, growing engineering business with strong product demand
Supportive environment where quality actually matters
Clear ownership and autonomy over your work