Quality Engineer in Brighton, East Sussex

Quality Assurance Engineer | Rail & Engineering

Salary: £40,000-£45,000
Location: Brighton & Hove
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 37.5 per week

I'm currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join an established engineering business operating within a highly regulated technical environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional to take ownership of quality systems, drive continuous improvement and work closely with internal teams, customers and suppliers to maintain high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001.
• Lead internal, supplier and customer audits.
• Manage non-conformances, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee quality documentation, approvals and compliance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and monitor quality KPIs.
• Support supplier quality, customer satisfaction and business process improvements.
• Contribute to wider Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives where required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous Quality Assurance experience within rail engineering, manufacturing or a related engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Experience managing audits, non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive individual who can work autonomously and engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.

Desirable Experience

• Rail industry quality standards and compliance.
• Electronics or electrical engineering manufacturing.
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Engineering drawings, FMEA and supplier quality management.

Interested in hearing more?

If you're looking for your next opportunity in quality engineering, I'd be keen to hear from you.

Please send me a message for a confidential conversation or to find out more about the role.