Quality Engineer

Role: Quality Engineer
Location: Wellingborough
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join a well-established precision engineering and manufacturing business supplying high-quality components to demanding industries.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically driven Quality Engineer who enjoys getting involved on the shop floor, solving problems, improving processes, and driving quality performance across the business. The successful candidate will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to ensure products and processes meet both customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Lead investigations into non-conformances, customer complaints, and internal quality issues
• Drive root cause analysis activities using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and FMEA
• Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to ensure sustainable improvements
• Support internal and external audits and ensure ongoing compliance with quality standards and customer requirements
• Analyse quality data, identify trends, and implement improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve performance
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve process capability and product quality
• Support APQP, PPAP, control plans, and risk management activities where required
• Review and maintain quality documentation, procedures, and work instructions
• Act as a key quality contact for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience within a Quality Engineering role in a manufacturing or precision engineering environment
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Excellent understanding of core quality tools including:
• FMEA
• PPAP
• APQP
• 8D
• Root Cause Analysis
• Control Plans
• SPC
• MSA
• Experience managing non-conformances and driving corrective actions through to completion
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a hands-on approach
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining compliance with recognised quality standards such as ISO 9001
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the business

Desirable

• Experience within precision engineering, machining, aerospace, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Lead Auditor qualification
• Knowledge of AS9100 or IATF 16949
• Continuous Improvement experience using Lean or Six Sigma methodology