Quality Engineer

Location: Desford

## Quality Engineer Apply locations:
Desford, United Kingdom time type:
Full time posted on:
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** Career Area:
** Manufacturing
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* Job Description:

**** Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
** When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
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* Job Title:

** Quality Engineer  
** Salary:**  £41,500 - £50,000  depending on skills demonstrated
** Location**:
Desford, Leicestershire
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* Contract:

** Full time & permanent
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* Hours:

** 37.50
** The Opportunity
** We are seeking a proactive
** Quality Engineer
** to drive quality improvement across manufacturing processes and products. You will lead root cause investigations, enhance quality systems, and ensure compliance with internal standards and customer expectations, while supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement activities. You will play a key role in analysing defects, improving processes, and embedding robust quality practices across operations.
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* What You Will Do:

** As
** Quality Engineer**, your accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:

* Lead root cause analysis of non-conformances using structured problem-solving methodologies **(e.g. RCCA, 8D, PDCA, Six Sigma)**, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and driving closure of quality issues
* Analyse quality performance data to identify trends, support reporting to management, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
* Lead timely Emergency, Interim and Permanent corrective actions for both Customer and internal quality events collaborating across disciplines
* Support internal audits, ensuring compliance with
** quality standards
** and timely closure of actions, while maintaining accurate documentation of quality issues and ongoing activities
* Collaborate cross-functionally with
** operations**, manufacturing, engineering, and stakeholders to improve process capability, resolve quality issues, and support daily operational and
** continuous improvement activities
*** Drive product quality improvements, support qualification activities, and lead or contribute to investigations, stakeholder reviews, and implementation of new products into production
** NB.
** The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
** What You Can Demonstrate:
**** Level: Basic**
* ** Accuracy & Attention to Detail:
** Delivers precise, error-free work by applying structured checks and ensuring all quality data, documentation, and reporting are accurate, complete, and compliant
* ** Quality Management Systems (QMS):
** Applies QMS principles to maintain documentation, support audits, and ensure adherence to standards and regulatory requirements,
** demonstrating awareness of manufacturing environments and consistent, compliant ways of working
**** Level: Working Knowledge**
* ** Problem Solving:
** Identifies and resolves quality issues using structured problem-solving tools and techniques **(e.g. RCCA, FMEA, PDCA, 8D, Six Sigma)**, determining root causes and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions
** within a manufacturing environment**
* ** Collaborating:
** Works cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to resolve issues, support quality initiatives, and drive aligned outcomes through
** effective communication, influencing, and teamwork
**** What You May Have:
*** Applies structured decision-making and critical thinking to assess risks, interpret technical information such as engineering drawings, and determine appropriate actions within manufacturing and engineering contexts
* Demonstrates…