Quality Control Engineer

Emplas Window Systems Limited; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Birthday day off

Christmas shutdown

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working hours (operational)

Job summary

Emplas Window Systems Limited is seeking a Quality & Continuous Improvement Engineer to strengthen our production quality and drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on hands-on quality on the shop floor, embedding a quality culture and reducing defects while supporting CI projects.

You will collaborate with Production, Design, Procurement and Installation teams to identify opportunities for improvement, implement best practices and standard

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing quality roles with audits, investigations and corrective actions.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to identify root causes.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities to liaise across teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular manufacturing and process audits.
• Carry out product inspections throughout production.
• Identify non-conformances and quality concerns; lead investigations.
• Drive corrective and preventative actions to completion.
• Monitor and report quality performance KPIs; support supplier quality.
• Maintain quality documentation, records and procedures.

Skills

Quality management

Audits & inspections

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Communication & organisation

MS Office

Influence & engagement

Job description

Job Advert

Join a Business Focused on Quality, Improvement and Growth

We are a leading designer, manufacturer and installer of aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling systems, delivering commercial construction projects across the UK.

As our business continues to grow, we are seeking our first dedicated Quality & Continuous Improvement Engineer to help drive standards across our manufacturing operations and support our journey towards operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands on within production, solving problems, improving processes and embedding a strong quality culture throughout the business.

Initially, the role will focus heavily on production quality and process control within our manufacturing facility, with increasing involvement in Continuous Improvement projects as the role develops.

The Role

Reporting into the Operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring that our products and processes consistently meet company, customer and industry standards.

You will work closely with Production, Design, Procurement and Installation teams to identify opportunities for improvement, reduce defects, improve efficiency and drive a culture of right-first-time manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management

• Conduct regular manufacturing and process audits.
• Carry out product inspections throughout the production process.
• Identify non-conformances and quality concerns.
• Lead investigations into quality issues and customer complaints.
• Drive corrective and preventative actions to completion.
• Monitor and report quality performance KPIs.
• Support supplier quality activities where required.
• Maintain quality documentation, records and procedures.
• Promote a proactive quality culture throughout the business.

Continuous Improvement

• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, rework and inefficiencies.
• Facilitate root cause analysis activities.
• Develop standard operating procedures and best practices.
• Support the implementation of visual management and process controls.
• Assist with training production teams on quality and improvement methodologies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production Supervisors and Team Leaders.
• Support Design and Procurement departments in resolving quality-related issues.
• Assist Installation teams with quality feedback from site.
• Provide regular updates and reports to management.

About You

We are looking for a practical and proactive individual who is comfortable spending time on the shop floor, engaging with teams and driving positive change.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience within a quality role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits and quality investigations.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to influence and engage people at all levels of the business.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within windows, doors, curtain walling, façade, fabrication, engineering or construction manufacturing.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
• Six Sigma awareness or qualifications.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement projects.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Experience using quality tools such as:
  • 5 Why Analysis
  • Fishbone Diagrams
  • Pareto Analysis
  • Process Mapping
  • FMEA

Other information

What We Offer

• Company pension scheme
• Birthday day off
• Christmas shutdown
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours available (subject to operational requirements)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to shape and develop the company's quality systems
• Direct involvement in business improvement initiatives
• Career progression opportunities as the quality function grows

40 hours per week - 08:00/16:30 - Monday to Friday

£35,000 per annum