Quality Engineer - High-Impact Role in an advanced Manufacturing Environment

Are you a proactive and hands-on Quality Engineer who thrives in both fast-paced and technically complex environments? This is a rare opportunity to join a unique manufacturing business operating at the intersection of high-volume production and specialist engineering.

With two distinct manufacturing areas - one focused on structured, high-output work and the other on bespoke, customer-critical products - this role is perfect for a Quality Engineer who enjoys variety, visibility, and real influence.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Quality Engineer, you'll work across both sides of the production process, supporting quality at every stage - from raw material preparation to final machining. You'll play a key role in:

* Leading root cause investigations, NCRs, and structured problem solving.

* Driving outcome-focused improvements to reduce the cost of quality and increase reliability.

* Supporting audits and external approvals across ISO/BSI standards.

* Enhancing SOP consistency and ensuring process adherence.

* Being a visible presence on the shopfloor and a credible voice in senior-level meetings.

What “Great” Looks Like:

Within your first year, success will be measured by your ability to:

* Build strong communication bridges between shopfloor and leadership.

* Flag and tackle blockers early - with minimal handholding.

* Use structured thinking to support process improvement and training initiatives.

* Champion a proactive quality mindset and preventative approach.

Who We're Looking For:

This Quality Engineer role suits a self-starter with a strong logical mindset and a passion for improvement. You'll need:

* Proven communication skills from operator to senior level.

* Experience in manufacturing environments, ideally with a blend of high-volume and bespoke products.

* A root cause mindset - able to drive corrective actions with clarity and follow-through.

* Comfort hosting external visitors, audits, and customer inspections.

Backgrounds may vary - you could be degree-qualified in mechanical/materials/composites engineering or a technically brilliant shopfloor professional with real-world experience.

Exposure to marine or aerospace sectors is a bonus due to the customer and compliance environment.

What's on Offer:

* Salary: £40,000 with flexibility for standout candidates.

* Hours: Flexi-time available with an early start/finish culture.

* Leave: Includes Christmas shutdown and flexible bank holiday arrangements.

* Environment: Supportive, experienced leadership and clear priorities.

If you're a Quality Engineer who loves fixing problems before they happen, enjoys both people and process, and wants to play a visible part in a quality-led journey - we'd love to hear from you.

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