Lead quality and reliability engineer

TE Connectivity Saint Leonards-on-sea, England Apr 15, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Senior

Lead quality and reliability engineer focuses on ensure that all incoming materials and finished goods meet the highest standards of compliance and accuracy.

What the role involves

  • Ensure that all incoming materials and finished goods meet the highest standards of compliance and accuracy.
  • Coordinating the daily activities of the Quality Engineering team.
  • Provide coaching on root-cause analysis, 8D investigations, corrective actions, and quality tools.
  • Ensure rapid response to internal quality issues.
  • Review and approve quality documentation, work instructions, and inspection standards.
  • Ensure 8D investigations are completed to a high standard and corrective actions are effective and verified.

Skills and requirements

  • A knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100.
  • Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering.
  • Experience with CAPA systems, PFMEA, control plans, and SPC.
  • Comfortable working in a small team of nine where efficiency and a fast‑paced environment are essential.

Confirmed role details

  • Posting City: HASTINGS Job Country: Great Britain Travel Required: None Requisition ID: 147018 Workplace Type: Onsite External Careers Page: Quality.

Candidate fit

  • A proactive and detail‑oriented Quality professional to lead the daily operations of our inspection function.
  • Leading the team responsible for managing customer complaints, ensuring professional, timely, and data-driven responses.

Additional role context

  • 4 STANIER RD, CASTLEHAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ST.
  • HASTINGS, East Sussex TN38 9RF.
  • Communicate findings and resolutions with stakeholders and customers.
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