Quality Engineer

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

Quality Engineer

RPS Recruitment is proud to be working exclusively with a North West based engineering organisation who are looking to appoint a talented Quality Engineer who will lead a team of Quality Technicians and champion quality excellence across the business. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected engineering organisation and make a real impact on product performance and customer satisfaction.

As the selected Quality Engineer, you will report directly to the Quality Control Manager and act as the primary contact for quality matters within key customer accounts. You will drive improvements using robust data, ensure compliance with standards, and guide a highly capable team while working closely with colleagues across operations and management.

This position is ideal for a Quality Engineer who enjoys problem solving, takes ownership, and is confident influencing others at every level of the business. You will lead review meetings, support the completion of structured quality investigations, participate in audits, manage calibration activity, and support new product introductions through PFMEA, control plans and PPAP documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Quality Technicians
• Act as the main quality contact for assigned customer accounts
• Support structured problem solving activities including eight discipline reports
• Support MRB decision making
• Chair weekly unit meetings to review non conforming product data and drive improvement
• Use statistical tools such as capability studies, measurement systems analysis and process control
• Support new product introduction activity including PFMEA, control plans and PPAP requirements
• Manage internal calibration records
• Participate in system and process audits
• Support the development and operation of the business management system

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in a quality engineering position is preferred
• Degree or equivalent in an engineering related field is preferred
• Strong knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, PPAP, SPC, MSA, eight discipline reports and process capability
• Internal or lead auditor certification is desirable
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 is required
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 is desirable
• Excellent communicator with strong problem solving ability
• Able to lead, motivate and influence a team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a significant workload
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

If you are an ambitious Quality Engineer looking to progress in a respected and supportive engineering environment, RPS Recruitment would love to hear from you. Apply now