Quality Engineer

Connected Search Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing organization in Barnsley is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure product and process compliance with quality standards. The role involves monitoring quality, investigating defects, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing quality systems, tools like ISO, and strong problem-solving skills. This is a chance to impact product standards and drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, tools, and methodologies.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor and analyse production data to identify trends for improvement.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation and procedures.
• Support product development and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers to meet quality standards.
• Provide guidance and training on quality standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

ISO standards

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to join a manufacturing organisation in Barnsley. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in quality management who wants to make a tangible impact on product standards and operational excellence.

The Role

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that products and processes meet required quality standards. Working closely with production teams, suppliers, and management, you will monitor quality, investigate issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce defects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting inspections and audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Monitoring and analysing production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Investigating non-conformances, defects, and customer complaints, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Developing, reviewing, and maintaining quality documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
• Supporting product development and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met across the supply chain.
• Providing guidance and training to staff on quality standards and procedures.
• Reporting on quality performance to management and contributing to continuous improvement projects.

About You:

The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, analytical, and proactive, with a strong understanding of quality management systems and manufacturing processes. You should have excellent problem‑solving and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, tools, and methodologies such as ISO standards, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and analytical skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about driving high standards and operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.