Job Title: Quality Engineer
Salary: £41,500 – £50,000 (depending on skills demonstrated)
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Contract: Full time & permanent
Hours: 37.50
The Opportunity
We are seeking a proactive Quality Engineer to drive quality improvement across manufacturing processes and products. You will lead root cause investigations, enhance quality systems, and ensure compliance with internal standards and customer expectations, while supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement activities. You will play a key role in analysing defects, improving processes, and embedding robust quality practices across operations.
What You Will Do
- Lead root cause analysis of non-conformances using structured problem‑solving methodologies (e.g. RCCA, 8D, PDCA, Six Sigma), implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and driving closure of quality issues.
- Analyse quality performance data to identify trends, support reporting to management, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead timely Emergency, Interim and Permanent corrective actions for both Customer and internal quality events collaborating across disciplines.
- Support internal audits, ensuring compliance with quality standards and timely closure of actions, while maintaining accurate documentation of quality issues and ongoing activities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, manufacturing, engineering, and stakeholders to improve process capability, resolve quality issues, and support daily operational and continuous improvement activities.
- Drive product quality improvements, support qualification activities, and lead or contribute to investigations, stakeholder reviews, and implementation of new products into production.
Qualifications
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
What You Can Demonstrate – Basic
- Accuracy & Attention to Detail: Delivers precise, error‑free work by applying structured checks and ensuring all quality data, documentation, and reporting are accurate, complete, and compliant.
- Quality Management Systems (QMS): Applies QMS principles to maintain documentation, support audits, and ensure adherence to standards and regulatory requirements, demonstrating awareness of manufacturing environments and consistent, compliant ways of working.
What You Can Demonstrate – Working Knowledge
- Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves quality issues using structured problem‑solving tools and techniques (e.g. RCCA, FMEA, PDCA, 8D, Six Sigma), determining root causes and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions within a manufacturing environment.
- Collaborating: Works cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to resolve issues, support quality initiatives, and drive aligned outcomes through effective communication, influencing, and teamwork.
What You May Have
- Applies structured decision‑making and critical thinking to assess risks, interpret technical information such as engineering drawings, and determine appropriate actions within manufacturing and engineering contexts.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, effectively managing multiple priorities while supporting compliance and continuous improvement.
- Supports project activities, including NPI and continuous improvement initiatives, by contributing to planning, tracking, reporting, and delivery of quality‑related outcomes, using data and analysis to inform decisions.
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with opportunity to buy additional holiday.
- 10% Bonus.
- Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar will double the employee’s contribution up to 10%.
- Contributory share scheme – Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee’s contribution.
- Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community.
- Optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc.
Travel
Not required. This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Posting Dates
June 29, 2026 – July 13, 2026
Equal Opportunity Statement
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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