Quality Engineer

Up to £40,000

Are you a driven Quality Engineer looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and "Right First Time" quality culture.

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet both customer expectations and industry standards, while driving improvements across manufacturing processes. You'll work cross-functionally to solve quality challenges, lead audits, and embed best practices across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support PPAP activities for new product introductions
• Promote and embed a "Right First Time, Every Time" quality culture across the organisation and supply chain
• Investigate internal and customer quality issues using structured methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, and FMEA
• Identify root causes and implement robust corrective and preventative actions
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards
• Maintain and manage quality documentation including process flows, control plans, and risk assessments
• Deliver training and support to production teams on quality tools and process controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve process challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and internal policies
• Deputise for the Quality Manager when required, overseeing quality systems and processes

About You

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, 8D)
• Experience conducting internal and supplier audits
• Familiarity with ISO 9001
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills