Quality Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career progression

Early finish Fridays

Pension

Company benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer in Burnley. The role focuses on maintaining ISO9001 and IATF 16949 standards, leading quality improvements across production and customer accounts.

You will conduct audits, drive root-cause analysis, and utilise core tools to deliver measurable quality gains, with training, progression and benefits on offer. Commutable from nearby towns and reliant on strong quality leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with ISO9001 quality systems.
• Experience with IATF 16949 quality management.
• Proficient in SPC, MSA and problem-solving tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as quality lead for designated accounts and support production.
• Conduct process audits and internal system audits.
• Lead 8D investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Apply SPC, MSA and capability studies to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and management to ensure standards.

Skills

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

SPC

MSA

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

8D

Drawing interpretation

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Quality Engineer (BBBH2762622) Burnley, England

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP45000 per annum + Benefits

Quality Engineer

Burnley, Lancashire- Commutable from Blackburn, Preston, Rochdale and surrounding areas

£40,000 - £45,000 + Training + Career Progression + Early finish Fridays + Pension + Company Benefits

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a growing manufacturing business, offering a varied role, genuine career progression and the chance to drive continuous improvement across a modern production environment.

Are you a Quality Engineer with a manufacturing background? Do you have experience working with ISO9001 and IATF 16949 quality systems? Are you looking to join a company that actively develops and promotes its people whilst offering long-term career progression?

This established manufacturer has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality products to customers across a range of industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their quality team with the addition of a Quality Engineer who will play a key role in maintaining quality standards, supporting continuous improvement and developing manufacturing processes.

In this role, you will act as the quality lead for designated customer accounts whilst supporting manufacturing operations through process audits, statistical analysis and problem-solving activities. Working closely with production, engineering and management teams, you will utilise quality core tools to identify improvement opportunities, investigate non-conformances and ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Quality Engineer looking to join a business that invests heavily in employee development, with clear opportunities to progress into senior engineering and management positions.

The Role:

• Supporting manufacturing quality across production and customer accounts


• Carrying out internal process and system audits


• Supporting 8D investigations and root cause analysis


• Using SPC, MSA and process capability studies to drive continuous improvement


• £40,000 - £45,000 + Training + Career Progression + Early finish Fridays + Pension + Company Benefits

The Person:

• Quality Engineer with previous manufacturing or engineering experience


• Strong knowledge of ISO9001 and IATF 16949 quality management systems


• Experience with quality core tools such as SPC, MSA, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, 8D and capability studies


• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications


• Lives locally or willing to commute to Burnley

Reference Number: BBBH276262

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.