Quality Engineer

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Burnley seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to join the client's engineering team. You will maintain and enhance the quality management system and drive continuous improvement to ensure high-precision outcomes across manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with design, production, and supply chain to lead root-cause analysis, CAPA actions, and support NPI activities with emphasis on GD&T, inspection, and supplier quality.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Quality Engineer or Quality Assurance Specialist in engineering/manufacturing.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering (or equivalent time-served experience).
• Strong proficiency in problem-solving methodologies: 8D, Cause & Effect, CAPA.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and GD&T.
• Clear, confident communication with shop floor, management and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Quality Systems: Maintain, audit, and improve our Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001/AS9100.
• Root Cause Analysis: Lead 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone investigations; implement CAPA with production teams.
• Inspection & Testing: Oversee first-off inspections, Goods Inward, and final sign-off procedures with precision tools and CMM.
• Process Improvement: Utilize Lean/Six Sigma tools to minimize scrap, improve yields, and streamline workflows.
• Supplier Quality: Audit and evaluate suppliers against strict technical specifications.
• NPI Support: Support New Product Introduction processes, including FAIRs, PPAPs and Control Plans.

Skills

Quality engineering experience

Problem-solving methodologies

Reading engineering drawings & GD&T

Effective communication

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering

Tools

CMM

Job description

About the Role

Our client are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join their engineering team in Burnley.

In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining and enhancing our quality management systems, ensuring that our manufacturing processes consistently deliver high-precision engineering solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams—from design and production to supply chain—to drive continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and product compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Systems: Maintain, audit, and improve our Quality Management System (QMS) in line with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001 / AS9100).
• Root Cause Analysis: Lead 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone investigations into non-conformances, working with production teams to implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Inspection & Testing: Oversee first-off inspections, Goods Inward, and final sign-off procedures using precision measurement tools and CMM equipment where appropriate.
• Process Improvement: Utilize Lean / Six Sigma tools to minimize scrap, improve yields, and streamline manufacturing workflows.
• Supplier Quality: Audit and evaluate suppliers to ensure incoming raw materials and components meet strict technical specifications.
• NPI Support: Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, including standardizing FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports), PPAPs, and Control Plans.

Key Requirements

• Experience: Proven track record as a Quality Engineer or Quality Assurance Specialist within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Qualifications: HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering (or equivalent time-served experience).
• Problem-Solving: Strong proficiency in problem-solving methodologies (8D, Cause & Effect, CAPA).
• Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, technical specifications, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Communication: Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively between shop floor technicians, management, and external suppliers.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Opportunities for career progression and professional training
• On-site parking