Quality Engineer

 We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our client’s manufacturing team. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across manufacturing operations, taking ownership of non-conformance investigations, supporting customer and supplier quality issues, conducting audits and driving continuous improvement.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an established Quality professional with experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment to make a real contribution to quality performance across the business.
 
Quality Engineer

Permanent
Excellent Salary
Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Friday, 8:00am – 1:00pm
Castle Donington
 
Quality Engineer
Job Description

• Take ownership of internal and external non-conformance investigations, applying structured root cause analysis techniques such as 8D and ensuring effective corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Carry out internal process and quality audits, supporting compliance with AS9100, AS13100 and company procedures, and ensuring audit findings are followed through to closure.
• Manage calibration records and equipment control, including gauges, measuring instruments and CMMs, coordinating external calibration where required.
• Interpret engineering drawings, route cards and technical specifications to ensure product and process compliance.
• Maintain and improve quality documentation, procedures and work instructions, ensuring controlled documents remain accurate and up to date.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, defects and process variation, working closely with Production and Engineering teams.
• Support New Product Introduction activities, helping establish appropriate inspection requirements, quality controls and manufacturing processes.

 
Quality Engineer
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quality Engineer or Quality Assurance role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality processes, with excellent problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.

 
Quality Engineer
Benefits

• Early Finish on a Friday
• Company Rewards Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Company Events
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

 
If you feel you're a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’, email emily@owendaniels.co.uk or call 01276 300 125 for more information.