Due to continued growth and new contracts, we currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer with a strong manufacturing background to join the team at Greenfield Engineering.
The quality engineer role will oversee and work with teams at both our manufacturing sites. Further development of our procedures end‑to‑end will drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce the opportunities for defects.
The successful candidate will be forward‑thinking, able to work under their own initiative to pre‑empt and reduce quality issues from arising through being pro‑active. They will have a strong hands‑on approach with plenty of shop floor presence.
They will have experience in quality best practice such as APQP and PPAP, with a good understanding of:
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
- Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
An ambitious and result‑driven individual who is passionate about “Right First Time” and who wants to make a difference and be a big part of the continuing success of the business.
Able to update and maintain all quality records and have good communication and IT skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections, tests, and audits on products and manufacturing processes.
- Take responsibility for recording, progressing, and communicating with customers, and closing off issues that have arisen using 8D and other problem‑solving techniques.
- Be heavily involved in training, mentoring, and educating staff and apprentices on quality control best practices.
- Identify defects and implement corrective and preventative action within the team (CAPA).
- Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to drive improvements in quality performance.
- Have responsibility across the company, including sales, design, and order processing wherever issues arise or are uncovered; support design reviews and prototype builds.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and policies.
- Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with ISO, BS, or other relevant standards with section leaders.
- Prepare and present quality reports in senior management team review meetings.
Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
- Proactive attitude towards problem‑solving and process improvements.
- HNC in a relevant Engineering discipline or an equivalent qualification (desirable).
- ISO qualified Lead Auditor (advantageous).
- Conscientious and responsible.
- Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment.
- Keen eye for detail and a results‑driven approach.
- Good understanding of Engineering drawings.
- Excellent communication and networking skills.
Experience gained in a sheet metal environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
What we offer
- Opportunities for professional growth and development including further training (via a professional body or educational institution).
- High‑tech automated facilities with a focus on customer and team collaboration.
- Real progression opportunities.
- New modern facilities.
- Workwear provided.
- Company events.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- On‑site parking.
- Early Finish Fridays.
Hours of work: Monday – Thursday 08.00‑17.00, Friday 08.00‑14.30.
Holiday Entitlement – 28 days (including bank holidays).
Absence bonus scheme (after qualifying period).
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