About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our growing team at Kraken Works Limited. This role is key to ensuring our products, processes, and systems meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and performance.
You will take ownership of quality assurance activities across the business, working closely with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to drive continuous improvement and minimise quality escapes. Acting as a deputy to the Quality Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving our Quality Management System (QMS).
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct planned audits and compliance activities across processes, products, and operations, including new product introductions (NPI).
- Perform operational surveillance to promote best practice and identify areas for improvement.
- Support departments across the business with QMS adherence and product investigations, including root cause analysis and 8D problem-solving.
- Ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented effectively and on time.
- Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including Quality Management Plans and procedures in line with regulatory and customer requirements.
- Support the management of non-conformance reporting systems.
- Assist with company approvals and certification processes for both new and existing products.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate across teams to improve customer satisfaction and quality performance.
- Act as Deputy to the Quality Manager when required.
- Ensure compliance with QMS, SMS, EMS, and integrated business systems.
About You
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capability
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO 9001)
- Understanding of engineering, design, manufacturing, or maintenance environments
- Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Knowledge of internal and external auditing processes
Essential Qualifications
- HNC (or equivalent qualification)
- Training or experience in Quality Management Systems
- Training in Root Cause Analysis / Corrective Action methodologies
- Internal Auditor qualification or equivalent auditing experience
Desirable
- Experience within aerospace or aeronautical environments
- Membership of a professional body (e.g. CQI)
- Knowledge of modern quality tools and techniques
- Experience in Production, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)
- Strong data analysis and trend identification skills
What we provide:
- 25 days holiday per year, plus paid bank holiday
- After two years’ consecutive service, one additional day’s annual leave up to a maximum of five additional days annual leave
- Holiday buy/sell, up to five days per calendar year
- Flexi working, core hours 10:00 to 15:00, subject to departmental requirements
- Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover
- Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution, there is no cap on the employee contribution level
- Life assurance 3x salary
- Group Income Protection 3x salary, subject to eligibility
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health and wellbeing support
- Professional membership reimbursement
Important to know: Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.
Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fareham, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Have you been a resident of the UK for more than 5 years?
- Do you have experience in quality engineering in a production or manufacturing environment?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
