Job Description

Quality Engineer

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Location:

Manufacturing site based in Sandycroft, CH5

Travel:

Travel between other local sites will be required

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Salary:

Competitive

About the Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will work alongside Quality Technicians to drive continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing sites. You will ensure that all internally produced items are fit for purpose, with a strong focus on zero defects leaving the sites. The role requires a proactive approach to quality issues, including rapid response, escalation when necessary, and close collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting Site Leaders, Team Leaders, and Quality Technicians to ensure parts used on assembly lines are correct and fit for purpose. Escalating non-conforming parts to the purchasing team and implementing immediate containment actions. Leading planned quality audits with external bodies (e.g. BSI). Maintaining quality registers across designated sites. Working closely with site leadership, planners, and purchasing teams to ensure fast and effective problem resolution. Travelling to other local sites as required. Assisting with supplier visits and audits. Working with the Customer Care team to ensure external quality issues are resolved smoothly and recurring issues are escalated to Site Leaders or Design teams.

What We Are Looking For:

A proactive individual with a strong desire to learn and grow within the role. A flexible and enthusiastic team player with a passion for problem-solving. A practical, hands-on approach to quality engineering. Strong understanding of manufacturing technology in a modern production environment. A sense of urgency with the ability to deliver against agreed targets. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to work closely with Quality Technicians and Continuous Improvement Engineers. Willingness to take on new challenges, follow instructions, and document information accurately. Excellent timekeeping and reliability. Willingness to work on the shop floor across production lines and multiple sites. Strong ownership of projects from initiation through to completion. Ability to act quickly when issues arise and implement robust control measures while keeping stakeholders informed.

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English, Maths, and Science/Physics at Grade B or above (relevant work experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications). Previous experience as a Quality Engineer, ideally within an engineering or fabrication environment. Proficient in the use of standard quality tools. Experience operating at Quality Manager level within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In-depth knowledge of BSI clauses and ability to lead and manage BSI audits.

Summary:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Office-based role with local travel between sites.

33 days' holiday per year.

Benefits:

Free on-site parking. Immediate start available. * Company pension scheme.