Quality Engineer

Echelon Engineers is recruiting a Quality Engineer on behalf of an established manufacturing client in Sheffield. You'll work for the Quality Manager, keeping the business's ISO 9001 quality management system running and improving it, and leading improvements that make operations more efficient and reliable.
Carry out internal audits as part of the company's audit programme
Investigate non-conformities from audits, testing and customer feedback, using structured problem-solving to find root causes and fix them
Record and analyse performance data to find waste, variation, bottlenecks and recurring issues
Find and prioritise opportunities for continuous improvement, then lead them through to completion
Write and maintain quality documentation, including checklists, test templates and production records for new and updated customer requirements
Organise calibration of measurement and monitoring equipment across the site
Present findings to stakeholders in clear reports
Support product inspection and quality control testing alongside production and lab teams

Experience in a quality role in manufacturing or another regulated environment
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and internal auditing
Confident with data analysis and problem-solving tools (e.g. root cause analysis, 8D, 5 Whys)
A clear communicator who can work with people across the business
Hands-on and happy to support the production floor and lab when needed

This is a varied, practical role where you'll have a real say in how the business improves. You'll get ongoing training and development in a team that supports you.