Quality Engineer

Overview

Job Title:

Quality Engineer

Location:

Sheffield
Salary:
Competitive + Benefits

We are recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a well-established foundry operation based in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards within a high-volume casting and metallurgical manufacturing environment. The business supplies precision cast components into demanding sectors including engineering, automotive, rail and industrial markets, where compliance, traceability and process control are critical.

• Maintain and develop the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001 standards
• Lead internal and external audits, including customer and third-party audits
• Conduct root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone) and drive corrective & preventive actions
• Support foundry process control including melting, moulding, casting and finishing operations
• Oversee metallurgical and dimensional inspection processes
• Manage non-conformance, concession and customer complaint processes
• Work closely with production, metallurgy and engineering teams to reduce scrap and improve yield
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the foundry
• Maintain quality documentation, control plans, PFMEA and inspection plans
• Liaise directly with customers on technical quality matters

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within a foundry or castings environment
• Strong understanding of metallurgical processes and casting defects
• Experience with ISO 9001 (IATF 16949 advantageous)
• Competent in root cause analysis methodologies
• Experience with dimensional inspection techniques and CMM (advantageous)
• Knowledge of NDT processes (MPI, DPI, UT desirable)
• Strong analytical mindset with a hands-on approach on the shop floor
• Ability to communicate effectively across production and management teams

• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science or related discipline (preferred)
• Internal Auditor qualification (advantageous)

• Competitive salary package
• Stable, long-term opportunity within a respected Sheffield manufacturing business
• Opportunity to influence process improvement and quality strategy
• Supportive engineering-led environment

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