Quality Engineer

A global manufacturing organisation is seeking a Quality Engineer to join its Quality Assurance team at its site near Bolton. This is a hands‑on position that plays a pivotal role in driving quality‑led improvements across manufacturing operations, ensuring process adherence, reducing waste, and enhancing efficiency.

About the Role :

As a key member of the Quality function, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving product and process quality across the site. Acting as the link between Quality Control and Continuous Improvement, you’ll work both on the factory floor and with senior management to ensure robust quality standards and compliance are achieved throughout the operation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards, specifications, and control plans for manufacturing processes and products.
• Lead 8D investigations for customer complaints, identifying and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support internal NCR / CAR processes, quarantines, and CAPA implementation across relevant departments.
• Perform and maintain FMEAs, process maps, and SOPs; ensure documentation remains current and effective.
• Conduct root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys.
• Analyse production data and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities, utilising Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Support and participate in internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other quality management standards.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to embed sustainable process improvements.
• Provide training and coaching to operations teams on quality control procedures and continuous improvement practices.
• Represent Quality in new product risk assessments, planning, and post-job review meetings.

About You :

Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer or Quality Engineer with a strong understanding of quality tools and methodologies (SPC, FMEA, APQP, 8D). Experience in Lean Manufacturing and / or Six Sigma is highly desireable.

Experience with in automotive, aerospace, or precision manufacturing environments is advantageous.

What’s on Offer :

• Days‑based, Monday to Friday schedule (on‑site)
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Annual bonus
• Defined pension scheme (up to 9%)

Quality Engineer
• Horwich, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom