Quality Engineer

Company: First Base
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Location: Stonehouse
Job Description:

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Stonehouse

Hours: 39 hours per week Mon to Fri (early finish on Friday)

Salary: To be discussed on application + benefits

Key Responsibilities of a Quality Engineer

  • Take responsibility for quality processes and procedures across the business
  • Mentor and support Quality Inspectors, ensuring best practice and consistency
  • Support development and engineering projects with measurement strategy and planning
  • Interpret technical drawings, GD&T and customer specifications
  • Oversee calibration systems and ensure all equipment is controlled and compliant
  • Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies
  • Support and carry out internal and external audits
  • Maintain and improve quality management systems and documentation
  • Identify and report non-conforming products and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process improvement activities
  • Support compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
  • Promote a culture of quality across the business

Key Skills of a Quality Engineer

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or precision engineering environment
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T
  • Experience with CMM, contracer, Keyence and shadow graph equipment from a process or oversight perspective
  • Experience with calibration, MSA and auditing processes
  • Proven ability to support, mentor or lead others within a quality function
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • IT literate with experience maintaining quality documentation and systems

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Posted: April 17th, 2026