{"id":1284533,"url":"https://alion.io/job/flex-quality-engineer-7","title":"Quality Engineer","company":{"id":1845316,"name":"Flex","domain":"flex.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/flex-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Kendal, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":43000,"max_usd":74000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":30},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-15T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-15","last_verified_at":"2026-09-27T22:45:32Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":13,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":13},"description":"Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.\nA career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.\nJob Summary\nFlex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.\n\nTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Quality Engineer located in Kendal,UK.\nReporting to the Quality Lead (BAR), the Quality Engineer is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of quality issues within the IBAR product range at the K1 Kendal site whilst also providing support to other product lines, at other UK sites as required. This role is primarily focused on the effective control, investigation, and resolution of non-conformances, ensuring minimal disruption to production while maintaining compliance to customer and internal requirements.\nWhat a typical day looks like:\nManage internal and external non-conformances, ensuring timely containment, investigation, and corrective actions.\nLead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Whys, 8D, and Ishikawa.\nAct as the primary quality support for production teams, providing guidance and driving a right-first-time culture.\nConduct daily Material Review Board (MRB) meetings to support decisions regarding concessions, rework, and scrap.\nAnalyze quality performance data, identify trends, monitor KPIs, and communicate risks and improvement opportunities.\nPartner with customers and internal stakeholders to address quality concerns, provide updates, and support corrective action reporting.\nSupport internal, supplier, and customer audits while ensuring compliance with quality processes and customer requirements.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, operational performance, and customer satisfaction\nThe experience we’re looking to add to our team:\nDegree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.\nAt least 2+ years of experience in a Quality Engineer role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.\nProven experience managing non-conformances and conducting root cause analysis.\nWorking knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality methodologies such as 5 Whys, 8D, and FMEA.\nAbility to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using quality systems and reporting tools.\nExcellent communication skills and the confidence to collaborate with production teams, customers, and stakeholders at all levels.\nInternal Auditor qualification and experience supporting customer or supplier audits would be an advantage.\nWhat you’ll receive for the great work you provide:\nAn environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;\nOpportunities to learn new skills in a fast-paced industry;\nA competitive salary and benefits package that includes:A merit-based annual pay review\nEnhanced annual leave\nEmployee recognition scheme and long service awards\nReferral bonus\nVolunteer days\nGroup Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year\nSick pay scheme\nCycle to Work scheme\nEnhanced maternity/paternity leave\n\nFlexible/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function;\nTravel opportunities (role dependent);\nSupport in your well-being by access to:Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice\nOn-site trained Mental Health First Aiders\n\nAccess to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)\nBB97\nJob Category\nQualityRequired Skills:\nOptional Skills:\nFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email  and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. 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