Quality Engineer

Novelus Ltd; Burslem; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Novelus Ltd in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, is seeking a proactive Quality Engineer to join a growing manufacturing team. You will inspect processes, drive RCCA investigations and help maintain ISO 9001 compliance.

Working with production and suppliers, you’ll analyse quality data, lead audits, and support continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate holds an HNC/Level 4 in Quality or related field, strong problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience with

Qualifications

• HNC/Level 4 in Quality or a related discipline.
• Experience as Quality Engineer/Technician in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality tools.
• Experience performing audits and RCCA activities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials and manufacturing processes for quality compliance.
• Contain and manage non-conforming products and materials.
• Lead RCCA investigations through to resolution.
• Support ISO 9001 QMS maintenance and internal audits.
• Coordinate internal and external quality audits and maintain documentation.
• Analyse quality data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Support calibration and maintenance of inspection/test equipment.

Skills

Quality Engineering

ISO 9001

RCCA

CAPA

Process Audits

Documentation

Problem Solving

Education

HNC/Level 4 in Quality

Job description

Join a Growing Manufacturing Business as a Quality Engineer Burslem, Stoke on Trent.

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer, Quality Technician or Manufacturing Quality Engineer looking to take the next step in your career?

We're recruiting for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join a successful and growing manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining high-quality standards, driving continuous improvement, supporting ISO 9001 compliance and ensuring products consistently meet customer and industry requirements.

Working closely with production, suppliers and internal teams, you'll be responsible for improving manufacturing quality, investigating non-conformances, conducting audits and supporting the company's Quality Management System (QMS).

The Role

• Inspecting incoming materials and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Managing and containing non-conforming products and materials.
• Leading Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations through to successful completion.
• Supporting and maintaining the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Coordinating internal and external quality audits.
• Managing controlled quality documentation, specifications, procedures and engineering drawings.
• Supporting the development of quality standards for new and existing products.
• Ensuring inspection and test equipment is calibrated and maintained.
• Analysing quality data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Driving continuous improvement projects across manufacturing and production.
• Supporting wider quality department activities when required.

About You

• HNC / Level 4 qualification in Quality, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Quality Engineer, Quality Technician, Inspection Engineer, Quality Inspector or similar manufacturing quality role.
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience carrying out process or manufacturing audits.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), RCCA, CAPA and continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience using quality tools and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• High attention to detail with a proactive approach to solving problems.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.