Quality Engineer
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Job Location:
Waterlooville - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job description
Coopers Fire specialises in the design manufacture installation and servicing of cutting-edge and customised Smoke and Fire Curtains for various buildings. Our primary mission is to save lives by providing high-quality and innovative products while promoting effective fire protection solutions.
Every single day we dedicate ourselves to creating an environment where our colleagues can thrive work diligently excel and have fun in the process. Our core values which we deeply believe in are Integrity Pride and Passion Teamship and Pioneering. We genuinely derive joy from witnessing individuals perform at their best and relish their workday experiences. We prioritise the development and support of our colleagues foster an environment that encourages and values diverse opinions challenge conventional norms and consistently collaborate to lead the market through innovative approaches all in the pursuit of safeguarding lives.
The Quality Engineer will support the Quality Manager and assist strengthening the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring compliance reducing cost of poor quality and driving continual improvement across all processes. Candidates with aerospace or pharmaceutical backgrounds will be particularly well-suited to this position. Experience with PPAP and APQP is advantageous but not essential.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist to maintain and improve the ISO 9001 QMS.
Conduct and report on internal and audits.
Ensure customer statutory and regulatory requirements are met.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action (8D 5 Why Fishbone).
Monitor closure and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
Support new product introduction including APQP and PPAP where required.
Analyse quality performance data (COPQ scrap complaints supplier KPIs).
Support continuous improvement initiatives.
Job requirements
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification (essential).
Knowledge of QMS principles auditing and compliance.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret technical drawings/specifications.
Analytical detail-oriented and organised.
Effective communicator across all levels.
Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP system proficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS
Proven Quality Engineering experience in a regulated environment.
Aerospace or pharmaceutical background advantageous although not essential.
Experience with PPAP and APQP is desirable but not essential.
Lean Six Sigma or structured problem-solving training are advantageous.
BENEFITS
Competitive salary available upon request
Ample free onsite parking
Early finish and dress-down Fridays
Above statutory Holiday allowance plus able to buy additional holiday
Company social events
Employee Assistance Programme
Eyecare vouchers
Cycle to work scheme
Friendly and supportive environment
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Key Skills
- APQP
- Quality Assurance
- Six Sigma
- ISO 9001
- PPAP
- Minitab
- Root cause Analysis
- ISO 13485
- Quality Systems
- Quality Management
- As9100
- Manufacturing
About Company
We are leading manufacturers and installers of Fire Curtains & Smoke curtains, get in touch with us today. Based in the UK, used worldwide.
