Quality Engineer

Hunter Selection; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Selection in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Quality Engineer to strengthen our manufacturing quality team. You will identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across processes to maintain the highest product quality.

You will analyse customer returns, conduct audits, prepare control plans, and work with suppliers to meet PPAP requirements. The role requires strong problem‑solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to travel on short

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing quality environment.
• Experience managing customer quality concerns and communication activities.
• Audits, capability studies, and structured problem solving.
• Automotive experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyse customer returns and defects to identify root causes.
• Prepare and review Control Plans for components and finished products.
• Conduct process audits and capability studies.
• Lead root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to reduce non-conformances.
• Travel on short notice when required.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Quality systems

Communication skills

Independent working

Problem solving

Tools

PPS

A3

Ishikawa

Is/Is Not

Minitab

5 Why

Job description

Quality Engineer

Burton upon Trent

£40,000 - £42,000

Monday - Friday - 08:00 - 16:20

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join a successful and growing manufacturing business based in Burton upon Trent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional who is passionate about continuous improvement, problem-solving, and driving quality standards across a manufacturing environment. Working closely with operational teams and customers, you will play a key role in identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring the highest levels of product quality are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse customer returns, complaints, and product defects to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare, maintain, and review Control Plans for components and finished products.
• Conduct Process Audits and Capability Studies to ensure manufacturing processes remain compliant and effective.
• Utilise a range of quality and problem-solving tools, including PPS, A3, Ishikawa, Is/Is Not, Minitab and 5 Why methodologies.
• Support the continuous improvement of Operator Description Sheets (ODS).
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving activities relating to plant and customer quality concerns.
• Support and understand supplier quality requirements, including PPAP processes.
• Raise, manage, and maintain quality documentation, including Quality Alerts and related reports.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive quality improvements and reduce non-conformances.
• Travel at short notice when required to support quality-related activities.

About You

Experience

• Previous experience within a manufacturing quality environment.
• Experience managing customer quality concerns and communication activities.
• Automotive industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience conducting audits, capability studies, and structured problem-solving exercises.

Skills

• Strong understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of the business and with customers.
• Proven knowledge of problem-solving tools and quality methodologies.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.
• Strong analytical and investigation skills with a keen eye for detailCode: INDENM

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