Job Description:

Senior Quality Engineer – Aerospace, Defence & Electronics – Portsmouth, Hampshire

A Senior Quality Engineer job is available in Portsmouth, Hampshire, with an established technology and manufacturing business specialising in high-reliability microelectronics for demanding industry sectors.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer with at least five years' technical experience in manufacturing quality or a similar environment. You will have a strong understanding of Quality Management Systems, AS9100 requirements and continuous improvement, with the ability to work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve product quality and operational performance.

Based in Portsmouth, you will support product and process compliance, maintain and improve quality systems, and drive operational yield through the application of Lean Six Sigma principles across assembly and test operations.

Responsibilities of the Senior Quality Engineer job in Portsmouth, Hampshire

• Supporting compliance with AS9100 requirements, ensuring customer and industry requirements are correctly translated into manufacturing and test processes.

• Leading root-cause investigations and corrective actions, working with Process Engineering to reduce rework, scrap and quality escapes.

• Conducting internal audits, completing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to AS9102 and preparing customer quality documentation.

• Driving continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma initiatives, developing quality procedures, supporting ERP implementation and strengthening quality awareness across the business.

Requirements of the Senior Quality Engineer job in Portsmouth, Hampshire

• A minimum of 5 years' technical experience in Manufacturing Quality or a similar environment.

• Experience within aerospace, defence, microelectronics or another highly regulated manufacturing sector would be advantageous, alongside knowledge of AS9100.

• Strong knowledge of quality processes, root-cause analysis, corrective actions and internal auditing.

• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and influence stakeholders. Lean Six Sigma experience, ideally Green Belt, would be beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quality Engineer to take an active role in improving quality and manufacturing performance within a specialist high-reliability electronics environment, supporting products used across demanding aerospace, defence and other regulated markets.