Quality Engineer - Manufacturing

Location: Crewe, Cheshire

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Our client, a well-established manufacturing company based in Crewe, is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who is passionate about improving processes, driving standards, and supporting a high-performing production environment.

About the Role

The successful candidate will take ownership of quality assurance activities across the site, ensuring products meet customer and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve issues, enhance processes, and maintain compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead investigations into quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
Support and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant standards
Conduct data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
Oversee quality control activities throughout the manufacturing process
Support internal and external audits
Manage customer quality concerns and ensure timely resolution
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using recognised quality tools 

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering quality role
Strong understanding of quality methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, and PPAP
Confident in leading root cause analysis and improvement projects
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across departments
Lean/Six Sigma experience is advantageous