Owen Daniels
Quality Engineer
Quality Engineer at Owen Daniels, based in Newbury, South East England, paying £50,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £50,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Newbury, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Quality Engineer
About 13% above the going rate for quality engineer
Reference 57557787
About the role
Salary: £45,000–£50,000, flexible, depending on experience
The Opportunity An established engineering business is looking for an experienced Project Quality Engineer to take ownership of project and supplier quality across its operations.
Working closely with Project Managers, customers and suppliers, you will also oversee a small UK and overseas documentation team, ensuring quality deliverables are completed on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage project quality documentation, plans and ITPs.
- Lead and support an onshore and offshore documentation team.
- Drive supplier quality improvements through audits and inspections.
- Oversee APQP, FMEA, control plans and root cause analysis.
- Manage non-conformances and corrective actions.
- Carry out supplier witness inspections, including hydrotesting.
- Work closely with Project Managers and customers to maintain quality standards.
- 3+ years' Quality Engineering experience within engineering or manufacturing.
- Strong mechanical engineering background.
- Experience with supplier quality, auditing and inspections.
- Knowledge of RCA, FMEA and APQP.
- Pressure vessels, hydrotesting or defence experience would be advantageous.
- Confident managing teams and working with customers and suppliers.
- £45,000–£50,000 salary (flexible for the right person).
- Home-based position.
- Occasional UK travel, typically 2–3 days per month.
- Opportunity to take ownership of quality across projects and suppliers.
- Exposure to international operations and team leadership.
If you're an experienced Quality Engineer looking for a broader role with responsibility for project quality, supplier management and continuous improvement, apply today!
Reference: 57557787 · Posted 19 minutes ago · Closes 23 Dec 2026 · Listed via Owen Daniels
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