Quality Engineer

ROLE: Quality Engineer
LOCATION: Nottingham
SALARY: £35,000 – £42,000 per annum

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join a leading advanced manufacturing business in Derby. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining product quality standards, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and customer requirements in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the quality management system in line with ISO9001 and relevant industry standards.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits, promoting compliance and best practices across the supply chain.
• Support production teams with quality control activities, including in-process and final product inspections.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Develop and maintain quality documentation including control plans, inspection records, and reports.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and customers to resolve quality issues and ensure product conformity.
• Analyse quality performance data and recommend improvements to processes, tools, and procedures.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on quality standards and compliance requirements.

Skills & Experience:

• HND/Degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of ISO9001 quality standards and auditing techniques.
• Hands-on experience with precision manufacturing processes or tooling (desirable).
• Skilled in root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods such as 8D, FMEA, and Lean.
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels of the business.