Quality Assurance Engineer - Electronic Equipment Development

  • Innovate Recruitment Ltd
  • Hitchin, Hertfordshire
  • Jan 19, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Role: Quality Assurance Engineer - Electronics

Location: Hertfordshire

Job Type: Hybrid, Perm, Flexi

The opportunity

Our client is looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join their Equipment Quality Assurance team supporting the development of electronic equipment. You will work closely with engineering teams and Product Assurance Managers to ensure high-quality, reliable products, minimise non-conformance, and support successful equipment delivery.

As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will:

  • Develop and maintain equipment quality plans

  • Ensure compliance with Electronic Engineering processes and procedures

  • Plan and support product lifecycle reviews and manage resulting actions

  • Lead and manage product non-conformances, including root cause analysis and reporting

  • Investigate design and manufacturing defects

  • Analyse quality data and present findings to senior stakeholders

  • Identify and mitigate quality risks

  • Support continuous improvement activities and internal audits

  • Deliver quality-focused training to engineering teams

As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will bring:

  • HNC/HND in Engineering or Quality Assurance (or equivalent experience)

  • Proven experience in Quality Assurance Engineering, ideally within Electronic Engineering

  • Knowledge of problem-solving tools such as 8D, RCA, or DMAIC

  • Understanding of the product development lifecycle

  • Strong analytical skills and confidence using Excel and SAP QM

  • A proactive approach to continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Competitive salary / Annual bonus

  • Competitive pension schem / Paid overtime available

  • Up to 15 additional flexi-leave days / Flexible working options

  • Enhanced parental leave policies

  • Great site facilities

Vetting: Please note that candidates must be eligible to obtain SC clearance and therefore hold British citizenship.