Quality Engineer

A prominent manufacturing organisation is looking for a proactive Quality Engineer to enhance quality systems and drive improvements across operations. This high-visibility position involves collaborating with production teams, managing the Quality Management System, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Key responsibilities include leading quality initiatives, conducting audits, and overseeing internal and supplier processes. The ideal candidate will be solution-focused, an effective communicator, and well-organised, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement. The organisation offers a supportive culture, ongoing training, and various employee benefits, encouraging qualified individuals to apply for this influential role.

A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced and proactive Quality Engineer to take ownership of quality systems and deliver real impact across operations. This is a high-visibility role with the chance to lead improvements, drive accountability, and be a central figure in ensuring that every product exceeds customer expectations.

The successful candidate will support the Group Quality Manager in managing the Quality Management System while actively working with production teams to resolve issues, identify process improvements, and maintain high standards across all operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading quality initiatives across production and process areas.
• Conducting audits, analysing findings, and driving continuous improvement.
• Managing internal and supplier PPAP processes, including control plan review and creation.
• Collaborating on root cause analysis, scrap data trends, and corrective actions.
• Taking part in APQP and other cross-functional product/process reviews.
• Ensuring full compliance with ISO 9001 procedures (IATF knowledge advantageous).
• Overseeing calibration of inspection equipment and maintaining the quarantine area.
• Chairing weekly Reject Review meetings and contributing to management forums.

This opportunity is ideal for a quality professional who thrives on ownership and influence. 

The ideal candidate is:

• Solution-focused and confident in constructively challenging peers.
• A strong communicator who can articulate quality goals and ‘sell’ ideas across teams.
• Exceptionally well-organized and proficient in using quality tools and systems.
• Collaborative, honest, and driven by a continuous improvement mindset.

The organisation fosters a culture of growth, offering ongoing training and development tailored to the demands of modern manufacturing.

Employee benefits:

• Pension
• Company Uniform Provided
• Free tea/coffee
• Staff training/development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free parking
• Work at home (when required)

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to be a changemaker in a business that values high standards and bold thinking. Candidates ready to step into a visible, empowering role in quality leadership are encouraged to apply.

Applications are now open!