We are recruiting a Quality Engineer for our reputable client (permanent position)
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
Salary: £40,000-£45,000
Bonus: Up to 10%
Pension: Matched up to 7.5%
Role: Quality Engineer
About our Client hiring a Quality Engineer:
An established engineering and manufacturing business with a strong focus on quality, compliance and continuous improvement. They are now seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support production, process control, new product introduction and supplier quality across a technically demanding product range.
Key Responsibilities as a Quality Engineer:
Lead quality activities across production
Review processes, controls and documentation, driving corrective actions and improvements
Maintain SOPs, Control Plans and other quality documents
Carry out patrol, final and document audits
Support NPI, APQP, PFMEA and validation activities
Support design reviews, change control, fault finding and failure analysis
Carry out incoming inspection and support supplier quality activities
Lead root cause investigations and continuous improvement work
Support testing, SPC, process capability analysis and data-driven improvements
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and control of quality records and certification documents
Provide technical quality support across Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain
Requirements for the Quality Engineer role:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in quality engineering or a related technical role
Strong understanding of quality engineering within a manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and technical specifications
Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
Experience with process control tools, data analysis and statistical methods
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality system requirements
Desirable experience for the Quality Engineer role:
Experience in electronics manufacturing
Knowledge of IPC standards
Lead Auditor certification
Experience with supplier quality and incoming inspection
Knowledge of PFMEA, DFMEA, APQP and PPAP
Understanding of RoHS, REACH, traceability and product compliance requirements
Experience with Excel, Power BI, Power Automate or Visio
Six Sigma, SPC or Green Belt training
Experience with functional, environmental or reliability testing
Knowledge of Lean, Kaizen and continuous improvement tools
What is Offered for the Quality Engineer role:
Competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000
Bonus up to 10%
Pension matched up to 7.5%
Medicash medical cover
Share incentive plan option
Permanent opportunity with long-term career prospects
Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year