Quality Engineer

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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

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Company: Smart4 Chemicals
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Location: Cambridgeshire
Job Description:

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

Posted: May 7th, 2026