Days Role
Permanent
Shillito Group are working with a well established, highly regulated manufacturing business looking to strengthen their quality function with an experienced Quality Engineer.
This is a hands on role, working closely with production and engineering to improve quality performance, reduce defects, and ensure processes are controlled and compliant.
The Role
Maintain a strong shopfloor presence, ensuring quality is controlled at source
Lead root cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys, DMAIC) and implement corrective actions
Drive continuous improvement across scrap, rework and process capability
Analyse data to identify trends and areas for improvement
Apply statistical methods (SPC, Cp/Cpk, MSA) to strengthen process control
Support validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) where required
Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
Support audits (internal, customer and regulatory)
Work cross-functionally to implement sustainable improvements
Develop and improve SOPs and quality documentation
Support customer issue resolution and improve overall performance
What They're Looking For
Background in manufacturing / engineering quality
Strong problem-solving capability with a structured approach
Experience using data and statistical tools to drive improvement
Understanding of working within regulated environments
Able to influence across teams and drive change on the shopfloor
Comfortable being hands on and visible in production
Additional Experience (Desirable)
Precision engineering or machining environments
Knowledge of validation processes
Experience with CMM or measurement systems
Exposure to highly regulated industries
Why It's Worth a Look
Stable, growing manufacturing environment
Strong investment in equipment and capability
Opportunity to make a visible impact on quality performance
Salary up to £36k
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Salary description
£35000.00 - £36000.00 per year