Quality Engineer

Our client, a leading manufacturer & part of a multi-site organisation, require an experienced Quality Engineer.This is a permanent position working on days and will pay 40-45k per annum.The role is commutable from the South Wirral, Deeside, Wrexham, Flintshire & Chester areas.The Quality Engineer plays a vital role in upholding high standards of quality assurance throughout the manufacturing process & will be part of a small team responsible for supporting the effectiveness of the Quality Management System and ensuring compliance with industry quality and customer specific requirements.The Quality Engineer plays a vital role in upholding high standards of quality assurance throughout the manufacturing process & will be part of a small team responsible for supporting the effectiveness of the Quality Management System and ensuring compliance with industry quality and customer specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying hazards and supporting resolution of safety concerns
• Participate in site safety activities, including risk assessments, to ensure safe working practices
• Maintain and improve QMS documentation to reflect changing requirements as needed (procedures, work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans)
• Support compliance with quality standards and Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) to ensure continued adherence.
• Conduct internal audits in line with the audit schedule from initial planning through to close out, guaranteeing robust business processes that meet industry standards
• Lead and support structured problem-solving activities (8D, PPS, Kaizen, A3) delivering reports in a timely manner
• Contribute to CAPA activities, ensuring effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Monitor and analyse key quality metrics (e.g., PPM, customer complaints, cost of poor quality, yield loss) and drive improvements
• Manage non-conforming material from containment and investigation through to final disposition

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience working within a certified Quality Management System (IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (3+ years preferred)
• Working knowledge of core tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA)
• Experience of structured problem-solving (8D, PPS, Kaizen, A3)
• Audit experience (internal and/or external standards such as IATF 16949 / ISO 9001)
• Supplier and/or customer quality experience
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, standards, and specifications ( Strong IT skills (e.g., Microsoft Office; exposure to Minitab, SAP or similar systems beneficial)
• Degree, HND, or equivalent in an engineering discipline (Desirable)
• Experience in the automotive or similar manufacturing environment (3+ years preferred) (Desirable)
• Lean / Six Sigma training or experience (Desirable)