Quality Engineer

My client, based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire are a specialist fire detector manufacturer and a leading manufacturer of optical beam smoke detectors and fire detectors.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Quality Engineer on a 6 month FTC where you will be responsible for testing materials & finished products making sure they apply to business & customer standards.

The duties and responsibilities of the Quality Engineer in Hitchin, Hertfordshire are:


Ensure processes comply with company IMS
Monitor QC testing results and highlight/escalate potential issues as necessary to the relevant functions/key stakeholders recommending solutions to address the issue and identifying any corrective action taken
Implement and manage all QC Action Plans
Work with the Quality Auditor to ensure internal and external audit action points are closed off in a timely manner
Spending at least 50% of the time taking part in the inspection work
Assist in the co-ordination of NPI’s
Complete FAI and first off / last off inspections
Highlighting any products that are out of spec and escalating the issue with relevant departments such as production, engineering, suppliers, and supply chain
Deal with product/raw material failures including implementing appropriate re-testing processes where necessary.
Basic testing and assessment of packaging materials, raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products


As the Quality Engineer in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, you should have previous experience in a similar role.

To apply for the role of Quality Engineer in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, please send your CV and covering letter to cgilbert@redlinegroup.Com, or for more information contact Charlie Gilbert on 01582 878 807 or 07961 158782