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Quality Engineer in Totton, Southampton (SO40), SO40 3DB | Cluett Reeve My career My jobs Q Quentin Your CV is more than 6 months old. Add a new one so that recruiters can see your recent experience. 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We're looking for someone who can start immediately and take ownership of dimensional accuracy, metallurgical integrity, and customer specification compliance across cast and machined products. If you thrive on root-cause analysis, driving down defects, and being the technical quality authority on the shop floor, we want to hear from you. THE ROLE As Quality Engineer, you'll develop, maintain, and continuously improve the quality systems, processes, and controls that keep the foundry and machining operations running to the highest standard. You'll be hands-on with CMM inspection, root-cause investigations, and customer-facing quality matters — reporting to the QHSE Manager. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Developing, implementing, and maintaining quality control processes for foundry and machining operations Operating and programming CMM machines, plus manual metrology equipment and gauges Interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models Producing dimensional inspection reports for internal teams and customers Completing First Off / First Article inspections with supporting reports Managing non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa) Approving first-off and final inspections for cast and machined components Leading continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and process variation Supporting process capability studies, SPC, and PFMEA activities Maintaining and improving QMS documentation in line with ISO 9001 (and other relevant standards such as AS9100 or IATF 16949, where applicable) Preparing quality reports, KPIs, and audit findings for internal and external stakeholders Liaising with customers on technical quality matters, including PPAP submissions and FAIRs Conducting supplier audits and supporting supplier development activities Managing customer complaints through to timely, effective resolution Working closely with machining and quality teams to drive a zero-defects culture WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Proven experience in a quality engineering role within a machining environment Confident using CMM equipment, manual metrology tools, and gauges Strong working knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models Practical experience with root-cause and corrective action methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa) Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems A proactive, safety-first mindset with clear, confident communication Available to start immediately WHAT'S ON OFFER £45,000 – £50,000 per annum, depending on experience Immediate start available Permanent, full-time position A hands-on role with real ownership over quality outcomes HOW TO APPLY This is an immediately available position, so we're keen to speak to suitable candidates as soon as possible. Apply today with your CV to be considered. Benefits: Free parking On-site parking Work Location: In person Apply Cluett Reeve Banking and Financial Services 12 Jobs Company Profile In Short Industry Recruitment Founded 2003 Location Fareham Company size 11-50 About Us Cluett Reeve Ltd is a boutique recruitment business
offering a bespoke recruitment service to candidates and clients in the
southern Hampshire area. Since opening in 2003,
we have built up an enviable reputation for a high quality and consistent
supply of temporary, permanent and contract staff in the office support,
finance, industrial and technical support sectors. What makes us different? We take pride in building and maintaining long-term
and mutually profitable business relationships. We are independent so decisions can be made quickly
and our service is personal to you – as we know, one size doesn’t fit all. We have an open, honest and highly professional
approach which is why both candidates and clients keep coming back to us. We successfully combine
the latest cutting edge technology with traditional recruitment practice. Our Values At Cluett Reeve we take all of our social and
professional responsibilities very seriously and we have a range of policies in
place to reflect this. Equal opportunities and
diversity policy Data information and
security policy Customer complaints policy
and procedure Customer service policy Health and safety statement Modern Slavery policy Environmental policy Anti-bribery and Corruption
policy Whistleblowing policy Why choose us? Experience – our senior team, who had the vision to
create Cluett Reeve back in 2003 are the same team who are still in place
today. All together, we have more years experience than we would like to admit
but this hasn’t diluted our passion for what we do. Quality of Service – by offering continuity, knowledge
and expertise, we have established ourselves to be the best placed locally to
provide the ultimate recruitment service. Communication – we believe in openness and honesty
throughout the recruitment process. We will listen to your requirements when
you give us a role and ensure that the CVs we send to you are well-matched. We
don’t believe in time wasting and ensure that all candidates are fully briefed
before interview and we will give you candidate feedback in a timely fashion
after interview. Technology – we have invested in the latest technology
to make the recruitment process as smooth as possible. All of our registration
paperwork is online making the process quick and easy for everyone. You can see
the full details of our recruitment process here. Our vacancies are kept up to
date on both our website and app and we can send our candidates job alerts to
fill your roles quickly and efficiently. REC Membership – we are
members of the REC and have been since we started back in 2003. The REC is the
recruitment industry’s governing body and members must adhere to its standards. Similar Quality Engineer Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Manufacturing Quality Engineer GKN Aerospace East Cowes, Isle of Wight competitive 1 week ago QMS Engineer ReeVR Southampton (SO14), SO14 £55000 - £65000 per annum 3 weeks ago Quality System Engineer Latitude Recruitment Havant (PO9) From £38,000 to £45,000 per annum 2 weeks ago Quality Engineer (Supplier Focused) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Andover (SP10), SP10 £40000 - £45000 per annum + 33 Days Holiday + Bonus + Life Assurance 4 weeks ago Quality Inspector (Precision Engineering) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Portsmouth (PO1), PO1 £37500 - £42000 per annum + + 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays 1 week ago Quality Inspector STSdefence Gosport (PO12) Competitive salary and Corporate Benefits 3 weeks ago Senior Quality Engineer Redline Group Ltd Park Gate, Southampton (SO31) £45000 - £48000 per annum 2 weeks ago Production / Quality Engineer The Workshop Toothill, Romsey (SO51), SO51 9DG £35k - 40k per year 1 month ago Quality Inspector / Engineer Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Aldershot (GU11), GU11 £36000 - £39000 per annum 3 weeks ago Senior Quality Engineer Latitude Recruitment Fareham (PO15) From £45,000 to £48,000 per annum 2 months ago Quality Engineer jobs Quality Engineer jobs in Southampton Engineering jobs Engineering jobs in Southampton Testing jobs Testing jobs in Southampton Jobs in Southampton Quality Assurance jobs Quality Associate jobs Quality Assurance Analyst jobs Quality Assurer jobs Quality Analyst jobs Quality Inspector jobs Quality Project Engineer jobs Automotive Quality Engineer jobs Quality Control jobs Quality Qa jobs Quality Assistant jobs Quality Assurance Associate jobs Quality Compliance Engineer jobs Quality Systems Engineer jobs Project Quality Engineer jobs Warranty Engineer jobs Get hired. Find success. Totaljobs About us Careers at Totaljobs Press Partners Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Legal and compliance Accessibility Jobseekers Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiters Post job ads Recruiting news Courses Contact us - recruiters Recruit internationally Download App store Play store The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026 We use cookies We use cookies to operate our website, measure how people use our services to help us improve them, enrich usage profiles and personalise the content displayed to you. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information, to show you relevant ads on other websites, and to measure the performance of our advertising. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. If you would prefer us not to use the non-essential cookies, click “Just necessary”, but please be aware that this may impact your experience of our site and the services we are able to offer. Click “Accept” if you’re happy for us to place these cookies. You can change your mind at any time. Store and / or access information on a device Cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes presented to you. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development Ads and content can be personalised based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalise ads and content. The performance of ads and content can be measured. Insights about audiences who have viewed the ads and content can be extracted. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software. Display third-party content (social networks, videos) Content from social networks and embedded content from third-party providers can be displayed. Identifiers derived from authentications If an identifier is created based on authentication data, such as contact details associated with online accounts you have set up on websites or apps (e.g. email address, phone number) or customer identifiers (e.g. an identifier provided by your telecommunications provider), then this identifier can be used to recognize you across websites, apps and devices if you are logged in with the same contact details. Just Necessary Accept All Cookie Settings You can also exercise your right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests under “Privacy Policy”. Privacy Policy Cookie policy