Quality Engineer

Page Personnel; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned manufacturing organization in Bristol is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to manage inspection systems and ensure product quality. You will collaborate with production teams and utilize data-driven approaches to support continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a background in engineering or quality control, as well as familiarity with inspection systems and quality methodologies. This permanent role offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 and a strong benefits package, fostering professional growth and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Strong benefits package

Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Supportive and collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage and analyze inspection system data.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage inspection systems for accuracy and reliability.
• Analyze data to improve product quality and prevent defects.
• Collaborate with teams to drive operational efficiency.

Skills

Experience with vision or camera-based inspection systems

Strong knowledge of quality tools / methodologies

Collaboration with production teams

Education

Recognised qualification in Engineering, Quality, Science or a Technical field

Tools

SAP or similar ERP / QMS systems

Job description

• Global Manufacturer
• Growing Business

About Our Client

The hiring company is a well-regarded organisation within their sector. They are a medium-sized company, known for their commitment to maintaining high standards and fostering professional growth within their workforce.

Job Description

• Manage & maintain inspection systems, ensuring they are calibrated, validated & optimised for accuracy & reliability
• Work with quality & production teams to integrate inspection systems into the production processes, ensuring alignment with quality standards & operational needs
• Analyse inspection system data to detect trends in product quality, working with teams to address recurring issues & prevent defects
• Collect, manage, and analyse data from quality, inspection, and production systems to identify trends and support decision-making for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with value stream teams to analyse key metrics such as defect rates, cycle times, and process efficiency, providing insights to drive improvements.
• Use data-driven approaches to support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process and product quality issues.
• Support the value streams by providing technical expertise in process optimisation, data analysis, and equipment performance.
• Collaborate with CI Engineers, Quality Engineers, and production teams to identify and implement improvement opportunities that enhance operational efficiency and reduce defects.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects, such as Lean Six Sigma initiatives, contributing technical insights and data analysis.

Monday - Friday 09:00 - 15:30 (Flexibility offered / required)

Successful Applicant

You will be an experienced Quality Engineer, ideally from a manufacturing background, as well as:

• Recognised qualification in Engineering, Quality, Science or a Technical field
• Experience with vision or camera-based inspection systems (Cognex / Dr Schenk) would be desirable
• Strong knowledge of quality tools / methodologies (5 Whys / Fishbone / 8D)
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP / QMS systems

What's on Offer

• Up to £45,000 / annum
• Strong benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive and collaborative company culture.
• Permanent position in a well-established organisation in Bristol.
• Engaging role within the industrial and manufacturing industry.