Quality Engineer

Fortress Recruit Limited; Chasetown; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortress Recruit Limited is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join a busy manufacturing QA team in Burntwood, Staffordshire. The role focuses on maintaining quality standards and driving continuous improvement within a highly regulated environment such as aerospace or automotive.

You will manage customer complaints, investigations and 8D analyses, prepare FAIRs, and support PPAP and APQP activities while contributing to the QMS and internal audits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Engineer in manufacturing.
• Experience in aerospace, defence, automotive or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001; AS9100 or IATF 16949 experience advantageous.
• Experience with FAIRs, PPAP, APQP and quality investigations.
• Strong 8D and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience with quality documentation and inspection processes.
• Excellent communication, able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer complaints, investigations and 8D/root cause analysis.
• Prepare and review FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports).
• Support PPAP activities and contribute to APQP projects.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Support and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) activities.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal engineering and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Quality engineering

8D analysis

Root cause analysis

Internal audits

Quality documentation

Job description

Fortress Recruit is now looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join an established manufacturing business based in Burntwood, Staffordshire. This is a permanent opportunity within a busy quality team, ideal for someone with experience in aerospace, automotive or other highly regulated manufacturing environments who is passionate about maintaining quality standards and driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage customer complaints, investigations and 8D/root cause analysis
• Prepare and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
• Support PPAP activities and contribute to APQP projects
• Investigate non-conformances and implement effective corrective and preventative actions
• Support and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) activities
• Conduct internal audits and support compliance with relevant quality standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes
• Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal engineering and manufacturing teams

To be considered, you'll have:

• Previous experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment
• Experience within aerospace, defence, automotive or another highly regulated industry
• Good knowledge of ISO 9001, with AS9100 or IATF 16949 experience advantageous
• Experience with FAIRs, PPAP, APQP and quality investigations
• Strong 8D, root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with quality documentation and inspection processes
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

This is a full-time, permanent, site-based role in Burntwood, Staffordshire, offering a salary of up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.