Average Quality Engineer salary in the UK

The role of Quality Engineer in the Pharmaceutical industry focusing on ensuring the highest quality standards are met in all production processes and products. Based in Portsmouth, this permanent position is ideal for individuals with a keen eye for detail and a passion for maintaining excellence in engineering and manufacturing. Client Details A well-established organisation in the Pharmaceutical industry with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products. This company values precision and innovation, offering an excellent environment for professional growth in Falmouth. Description Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of QMS processes, ensuring robust control of procedures and quality records.Ensure full compliance with ISO?13485 and ISO?9001 requirements across all quality activities, driving adherence to international standards throughout the product life cycle.Provide expert quality engineering support across NPI projects, ensuring all quality deliverables meet internal and regulatory requirements.Oversee verification and validation (V&V) activities, collaborating with technical SMEs to ensure effective testing of new products and processes.Lead investigations into non-conformances, deviations, and customer complaints through the eQMS Quality Event process.Drive structured root cause analysis and deliver effective CAPA using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FMEA.Ensure product, design, and process changes are fully impact-assessed, documented, and implemented in line with quality and regulatory standards.Partner with cross-functional teams-Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to deliver quality improvements aligned with global strategy.Conduct internal audits, generate audit reports, and drive corrective actions to strengthen overall compliance and process performance. Profile A successful Quality Engineer should have: A strong background in Quality Engineering ISO9001 & ISO13485Experience with quality management systems and standards.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and manufacturing teams.Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.Relevant qualifications in engineering or a related field. Job Offer £50,000 - £55,000 DOE16 weeks Gender-neutral parental leave15 days of extra paid caregiver leaveComprehensive benefits package and support for professional development.A collaborative and innovative work environment in the Industrial / Manufacturing industry. If you are passionate about quality assurance and are looking for a rewarding career in Portsmouth, apply now to join this exciting opportunity as a Quality Engineer !

Your new companyA leading manufacturer based in the heart of Tyrone is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment where continuous improvement and customer satisfaction are at the core of operations. Your new roleAs Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing product quality through data analysis, customer support, and inspection coordination. You will work closely with customer service, production, and quality teams to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement across all processes. Responsibilities include gathering and analysing quality data to identify trends and escalate recurring issues, assisting in the preparation of internal and customer-facing quality reports and providing initial quality support to customer service teams. You will be investigating non-conformances and conducting root cause analysis, coordinating corrective actions and liaising with production to resolve customer issues, performing stock checks and tracking returned items for inspection and monitoring special attention orders to ensure customer specifications are met.You will also be supporting quality audits and ensuring timely closure of customer NCRs.Mon - Fr - short day Friday. What you'll need to succeed Ideally you will have proven experience in a quality-focused role within a manufacturing environment, strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, ability to collaborate effectively across departments and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and report writing. It would be particularly good if you have experience in a manufacturing facility and have familiarity with quality inspection tools or visual inspection systems and knowledge of continuous improvement or lean methodologies. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits packageOpportunity to work in a supportive and forward-thinking teamCareer development and training opportunitiesA role where your input directly contributes to product and process excellence What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

MERITUS are recruiting for a Quality Engineer to work a doubl-day, lineside shift routine for one of our large aerospace clients in Flintshire.QUALITY ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £36.70 PER HOUR (£44.04 PER HOUR After Shift Allowance) - 9 Months - FLINTSHIRE, UK - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESSWorking within an Autonomous Production Team at our client, you will be embedded on the shopfloor, ensuring complex aerospace assembly continues without disruption.When production hits a technical barrier, you are the escalation point.What You Will DoYou will:Diagnose and support Non-Conformities (NC)Lead containment and corrective action follow-upCreate enriched technical documentationRaise Design Query Notes (DQN)Generate rework work ordersManage outstanding workInterface with Work Preparation, Quality, Maintenance and Supply ChainSupport LEAN and waste reduction initiativesDrive EHS and Quality adherence at station levelPrioritise work orders linked to concessions or blocking pointsYou will operate daily in:High-pressure production environmentsCross-functional decision-making forumsContinuous improvement cyclesTechnical documentation and SAP systemsWhat Makes You Right for ThisExperience in aerospace or complex manufacturing assemblyConfident handling of NCs, concessions and reworkComfortable working line sideStrong understanding of industrial systems and processesClear communicator across operators and engineering functionsStructured thinker under pressureIf you prefer theory over action, this is not the role.If you thrive in solving production problems in real time, this is.