Lead Quality Engineer - Drive Excellence & NPI Support

Round Peg Solutions; Burnley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A North West engineering organisation seeks a Quality Engineer to lead a team of Quality Technicians and drive quality excellence. The role involves acting as the primary contact for quality matters, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting new product introductions through PFMEA, control plans, and PPAP documentation. Ideal candidates will have a background in quality engineering, a degree in a related field, and strong problem-solving abilities. Competitive environment with a focus on product performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a quality engineering position.
• Internal or lead auditor certification is desirable.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Quality Technicians.
• Act as the main quality contact for assigned customer accounts.
• Use statistical tools to support quality improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Strong communication

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Statistical tools (SPC, MSA)

Education

Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

A North West engineering organisation seeks a Quality Engineer to lead a team of Quality Technicians and drive quality excellence. The role involves acting as the primary contact for quality matters, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting new product introductions through PFMEA, control plans, and PPAP documentation. Ideal candidates will have a background in quality engineering, a degree in a related field, and strong problem-solving abilities. Competitive environment with a focus on product performance and customer satisfaction.