Quality Assurance Engineer (Redhill)

We are recruiting a Quality Assurance Engineer for a global leader in detection technology, supporting the production of their X-ray systems used in critical infrastructure.

You’ll support quality assurance for the Advanced Detection Systems division, working across engineering, production, service, and supplier functions to maintain world-class standards. The role focuses on early intervention, continuous improvement, and enforcing compliance with ISO9001 and internal quality systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute quality assurance strategies aligned with customer and industry standards
• Lead internal audits and manage corrective actions
• Support external audits, including third-party surveillance and customer inspections
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Investigate product issues and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 5 Whys)
• Manage calibration processes and oversee control of test equipment
• Produce and manage quality plans, deviation reviews, and change control documentation (ECOs, CCBs)
• Provide quality input during New Product Introduction (NPI) and engineering changes
• Track and report quality KPIs to support continuous improvement efforts
• Guide the Material Review Board (MRB) on rejected parts and scrap processing

Experience & Skills Required:

• 3–5 years’ experience in a quality role within electromechanical or low-volume, high-value environments
• ISO9001 QMS knowledge and hands-on auditing experience
• Strong documentation, inspection, and calibration systems experience
• Familiarity with CMM or FARO arm and mechanical inspection tools
• Understanding of process improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, Minitab, etc.)
• Comfortable reading technical drawings (GD&T preferred)
• ERP experience (D365 preferred)

Qualifications:

• Degree in Quality, Engineering, or related discipline preferred
• Certified Internal or Lead Quality Auditor