QA Engineer

QA Engineer
Ampthill, Bedfordshire | Permanent | On-site
£40,000 - £45,000 + benefits
4-day working week (Monday-Thursday) with flexible hours
We're looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join a growing engineering environment supporting complex, safety-critical programmes. This is a varied, hands-on quality role where you'll work across multiple projects, engaging with a wide range of engineering and operational stakeholders.
If you enjoy being the go-to person for quality matters, influencing designs early, and driving issues through to resolution, this role offers real impact and visibility.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the primary quality point of contact across multiple engineering projects
• Manage non-conformances end-to-end, including leading RCAs and implementing CAPAs
• Review and approve engineering and quality documentation
• Attend and contribute to design reviews, challenging and supporting design decisions
• Support bids and proposals, providing quality input and governance
• Work closely with engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing disciplines
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality requirements are met

What We're Looking For
Essential experience

• Proven experience managing multiple tasks and projects with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrable experience in root cause analysis (RCCA) and driving effective corrective actions
• Strong stakeholder management skills, from shop floor to senior leadership
• Confident decision?maker who takes ownership and accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Desirable

• Experience with SAP (Quality module)
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g. ISO standards)
• Background in machining, electrical, or complex engineering environments
• Experience supporting bid or proposal work

Security Clearance

• SC clearance required to start (or eligibility to hold SC clearance)

Why Join?

• 4-day working week supporting work/life balance
• Exposure to a wide range of engineering programmes and technologies
• Opportunity to influence designs early and drive real quality improvements
• Supportive team structure with scope for development and progression
• Varied role - no two days are the same

We're committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process if required.