Quality and Manufacturing Engineer

Do you have a strong technical quality engineering background?

Are you experienced with manufacturing processes?

Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes has a fantastic opportunity for a high-performing and enthusiastic Quality and Manufacturing Engineer working within a small specialist team on multiple projects to improve and sustain existing products and ensure the products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and manufacturability.

The Role: You will be responsible for managing all key quality control activities including final quality checks, quality inspection, first article inspection, and non-conformances alongside providing hands-on manufacturing engineering support. You will ensure that new and existing designs and production ready, processes are strong, and issues are contained and resolved. Specific tasks include:

* Lead the company's quality strategy, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.

* Monitor quality performance, lead root cause investigations, and drive corrective and preventative actions.

* Oversee quality processes including inbound inspection, First Article Inspection (FAI), and final quality checks.

* Manage customer complaints, RMAs, and warranty investigations to ensure timely resolution.

* Define and manage supplier quality standards, including supplier NCRs and corrective actions.

* Support new product introduction, design reviews, DFMEA activities, and prototype builds.

* Develop work instructions and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

* Support outsourcing and external manufacturing partners where required.

The Candidate:

* Proven experience in a Quality and/or Mechanical Engineering role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

* Strong knowledge of quality management methods and continuous improvement practices.

* Ability to review designs for manufacturability and participate in DFMEA activities.

* Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to solving problems and delivering value.

* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams.

* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and accountable for delivering results.

* Proactive problem solver with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

* Engineering qualifications desirable

Benefits:

* £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

* Early finish Friday

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays

* Company Sick pay

* Bonus scheme

If you are interested please call Josh Hoyle on (phone number removed) or apply online

* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position