Quality Assurance Engineer

Role Information:
Quality Assurance Engineer, Salary up to £32,000 DOE, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, Onsite role, Starting October 2026.

The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products and processes meet defined quality standards and customer requirements across the production lifecycle. Working closely with Production, Engineering, and Operations teams, the role drives quality compliance, supports continuous improvement, and ensures robust quality systems are implemented and maintained to support safe, efficient, and right-first-time delivery.

• Ensure compliance with all quality standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements across production operations.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits, ensuring readiness and compliance at all times.
• Investigate non-conformances, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Work closely with Production teams to ensure adherence to quality processes and standards on the shopfloor.
• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure effective transition of designs into production, with quality built into processes.
• Support inspection and testing activities, ensuring products meet required specifications and customer expectations.
• Analyse quality data and trends to identify areas for improvement and support decision.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, rework, and waste.
• Ensure all quality documentation is accurate, controlled, and up to date.
• Support supplier quality activities where required, including evaluation and performance monitoring.
• Promote a strong quality culture across the site, ensuring accountability and awareness at all levels.

• Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa).
• Knowledge of inspection and testing methods within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyse and interpret quality and production data.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).

Onsite role. Successful candidate will need to complete BPSS checks.

• Opportunity to develop into senior Quality Engineering or Quality Management roles.
• Exposure to cross-functional operations, including Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Involvement in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Potential progression into broader operational or technical leadership role.

Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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We are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture built on trust, accountability, collaboration, and improvement—an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive, free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Fostering a positive culture is key to our individual and shared success.

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