Job Title
Quality Engineer
Location
Peterlee, County Durham
Salary
£40,000 - £45,000
Working Hours
Monday - Friday, Dayshift (Full-time)
The Company
We are a progressive and growing industrial manufacturing organisation committed to excellence and continuous improvement. Our client is a stable, forward-thinking business that invests heavily in employee development and wellbeing. We pride ourselves on maintaining strong customer relationships, supporting robust supplier partnerships, and fostering a supportive leadership culture where every team member can thrive and progress.
Benefits
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development
- Genuine progression opportunities
- Free onsite parking
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Supportive leadership team
- Stable and growing business environment
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our dynamic manufacturing team. As a Quality Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting customer, supplier, and internal quality activities across our entire manufacturing operation.
Your responsibilities as a Quality Engineer will include:
- Conducting comprehensive internal and external audits
- Supporting customer and supplier PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) activities
- Leading 8D investigations and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement
- Managing and resolving customer quality concerns promptly and professionally
- Supporting quality planning initiatives and continuous improvement projects
- Producing detailed KPI reports and performance analysis for stakeholders
- Supporting inspection, testing, and validation activities
- Working collaboratively with production teams to enhance quality performance
- Driving improvements across processes, systems, and organisational standards
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate for this Quality Engineer position will possess:
- Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of ISO9001 standards, ideally with IATF16949 certification
- Working experience with PPAP, FMEA, and 8D methodologies
- Excellent customer-facing communication and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding problem-solving ability and analytical mindset
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Positive, proactive, and hands-on approach to work
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality excellence
Why Should You Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Quality Engineer to make a real impact within a supportive and growing organisation. You will have access to genuine progression opportunities, ongoing professional development, and training to advance your career. Our client values innovation, continuous improvement, and employee wellbeing – creating an environment where you can truly develop and succeed.
If you are a dedicated professional ready to take the next step in your Quality Engineering career, we'd love to hear from you.
