Quality Engineer
We are working with a leading advanced manufacturing organisation to recruit a Quality Engineer. This is a key role within the Quality team, supporting operations, customers and suppliers while driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance across complex manufacturing processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with experience in highly regulated environments to take ownership of quality activities and influence business-wide performance.
Responsibilities
- Provide Quality support across operations, customers and suppliers to optimise performance and minimise disruption
- Lead and support root cause investigations (RCCA) for internal and external quality issues
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, FMEA, APQP and other quality tools
- Conduct data analysis and reporting using statistical tools (e.g. Minitab) to support business decisions
- Support and carry out internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits
- Review specifications to ensure compliance and protect business interests
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations and global teams to resolve quality challenges
- Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) and associated processes
- Ensure ERP and quality systems are aligned with customer and internal requirements
- Promote a strong quality culture across the site, maintaining visibility on the shop floor
Key Requirements
- Degree qualified in a scientific or engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience working within a complex Quality Management System environment
- Experience within aerospace, automotive or another highly regulated manufacturing industry
- Working knowledge of AS9100, IATF 16949 and/or ISO9001 (NADCAP awareness desirable)
- Strong experience in root cause analysis, problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab
- Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels
- Experience supporting audits and working with customers and suppliers
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment