Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

If you take quality seriously and want the scope to make it stick across a precision engineering business, this is a role worth looking at.

£33,000–£35,000  |  Permanent  |  Tiverton, Devon

Day shift only:
Monday to Thursday 7am–4pm, Friday 7am–12pm

39 hours per week, with an early finish every Friday

Stable, long-established precision engineering business

Opportunity to champion ISO
9001 and shape quality culture

European travel exposure (occasional)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Hepco Motion is a precision engineering manufacturer based in Tiverton, Devon. Part of the wider Hepco Group, the business designs and manufactures linear motion and automation solutions used across industries from medical devices to aerospace. The team is technically focused, the environment is well-structured, and quality is taken seriously at every level. This is a business that has built its reputation on getting things right.

THE ROLE

As Quality Engineer, you will lead the investigation and resolution of quality problems across the production environment. Working within the Quality department and reporting to Steve Ball, you will own the root cause analysis process, support ISO
9001 certification, and deliver regular reporting to senior management. This is a role for someone who can work independently, drive improvement, and build trust with colleagues across the business.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

You'll:

Lead problem solving teams through root cause identification using 8D and 5Y methodologies

Conduct internal audits in line with the scheduled audit programme

Investigate defect trends and drive corrective and preventative actions to completion

Champion the retention of ISO
9001 certification across the business

Report to senior management on quality performance, processes, and improvement activity

Resolve quality issues at pace, working collaboratively with production and engineering teams

Support the implementation of quality system improvements including DFMEA, PFMEA, and PPAP

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Essential:

Proven experience in a Quality Engineer or similar quality role within a manufacturing environment

Solid working knowledge of quality methodologies including 8D, 5Y, Lean, Six Sigma, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP

Experience with internal auditing and ISO
9001 quality systems

Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent experience (minimum 4 years)

Current, valid driving licence (European travel required occasionally)

Useful, not essential:

CMM inspection or CMM programming experience

Exposure to aerospace quality standards such as EN9100

Familiarity with project management tools or methodologies

Experience sourcing quality improvements in a precision machining or automation environment

BENEFITS AND CULTURE

£33,000–£35,000 basic salary

25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays

Company contribution pension

Healthcare cashback scheme

Discounts with local shops and services

Discounts at many major retailers including Argos, Currys, Halfords, Tesco, Sainsburys and Morrisons to name but a few

Free on-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Continued professional learning and development

Recommend a friend scheme

Death in service after qualifying period

Mental health support

Financial wellness support

Long service awards

Seasonal events organised by Hepco Motion’s social committee

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

Location:

Tiverton, Devon — site-based

Contract:

Permanent | Full-time | 39 hours per week

Hours:

Monday to Thursday 7:00am–4:00pm | Friday 7:00am–12:00pm

Travel:
Valid driving licence required. Occasional European travel.

INTERESTED?

Send us your CV or drop us a message if you'd like to find out more before applying. If your experience is in manufacturing quality and you know your way around ISO
9001 and root cause analysis, we'd like to hear from you