Quality Engineer – Chippenham – Circa £45,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where you can make a real impact, shaping quality processes and standards from the ground up.
About the Company
We’re working with an innovative and growing engineering business on a mission to scale. As they continue to grow, quality is a central pillar of their success – and they’re looking for a Quality Engineer to take ownership and elevate their approach.
The Role
This is a hands-on Quality Engineering role with a strong focus on both inspection and continuous improvement. You’ll be the go-to person for quality on-site, working closely with production and engineering teams to ensure high standards are met, and continuously improved.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and drive Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
- Manage the QMS.
- Lead Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) from investigation through to closure.
- Carry out hands-on inspections (primarily visual, with some use of measurement tools).
- Validate and approve production technicians’ quality checks.
- Analyse quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Implement and embed robust quality processes and controls.
- Work closely with engineering and production teams to improve overall product quality.
- Support the transition from reactive quality to a more proactive, process-driven approach.
About You
- Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong mechanical understanding – this is essential.
- Experience working with NCRs, CAPAs, and root cause analysis.
- A proactive mindset – someone who wants to improve systems, not just maintain them.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence across teams.
Industry background is flexible – attitude, approach, and mechanical knowledge are key.
Why Join?
- Opportunity to own and shape the quality function.
- A role with real impact and visibility within the business.
- Mix of practical, hands-on work and strategic improvement.
- Be part of a growing, forward-thinking engineering company.
- Autonomy to implement your ideas and drive change.
Sounds of interest? Apply Now or reach out to Ellie at Orion Electrotech.
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