Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Northumberland, UK 
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, career progression opportunities, onsite parking

The Company:

Join a forward-thinking, technology-driven manufacturer supplying into high-reliability sectors. This growing business is investing heavily in continuous improvement and is committed to operational excellence. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, this is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer to contribute to exciting projects during a time of transformation and investment.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday – Full time, permanent position

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and holiday allowance

• Defined development and progression path

• Inclusive, supportive team environment

• Involvement in cross-functional improvement projects

• Employee wellbeing and reward initiatives

Job Description:

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer will play a vital role in maintaining and improving product and process quality across the site. You’ll work cross-functionally with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve issues, prevent recurrence, and ensure compliance with internal and customer requirements.

As a Quality Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the investigation and resolution of internal and external non-conformances

• Driving Right First Time (RFT) and yield improvements across production

• Supporting the development and refinement of the Quality Management System

• Collaborating with manufacturing teams to ensure customer KPIs are met

• Participating in audits, review meetings, and maintaining quality documentation

• Applying quality improvement tools such as SPC, MSA, FMEA, 8D and mistake-proofing techniques

Skills & Experience:

To be successful in this Quality Engineer role, you’ll need:

• Proven experience in manufacturing quality engineering

• A solid understanding of ISO 9001, AS9100 or similar quality standards

• Certified Auditor (AS9100, IATF16949, or ISO9001)

• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail

• Good communication and time management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality tools like SPC and FMEA

Desirable:

• Knowledge of risk assessments and design of experiments

• Experience in using trend analysis and root cause techniques

Why Should You Apply?

This is a great opportunity for a proactive Quality Engineer looking to make a real impact in a growing business. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, supported by a strong leadership group, and empowered to contribute to process improvement at all levels. With plenty of scope for personal and professional development, now is the perfect time to join.

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