Overview
Quality Engineer
Up to £40,000
Are you a driven Quality Engineer looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and "Right First Time" quality culture.
As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet both customer expectations and industry standards, while driving improvements across manufacturing processes. You\'ll work cross-functionally to solve quality challenges, lead audits, and embed best practices across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support PPAP activities for new product introductions
- Promote and embed a "Right First Time, Every Time" quality culture across the organisation and supply chain
- Investigate internal and customer quality issues using structured methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, and FMEA
- Identify root causes and implement robust corrective and preventative actions
- Plan, coordinate, and conduct internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards
- Maintain and manage quality documentation including process flows, control plans, and risk assessments
- Deliver training and support to production teams on quality tools and process controls
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve process challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and internal policies
- Deputise for the Quality Manager when required, overseeing quality systems and processes
About You
- Proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, 8D)
- Experience conducting internal and supplier audits
- Familiarity with ISO 9001
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
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