Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
• Office‑based role with local travel between sites.
• 33 days’ holiday per year.

• Free on‑site parking.
• Immediate start available.
• Company pension scheme.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing