Quality Engineer

Kinetic plc; Chester, Bromborough, Wrexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic plc, a leading manufacturer, seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to uphold high QA standards across the manufacturing process. The role is a permanent, days-based position, supporting the Quality Management System and ensuring compliance with industry requirements.

You will join a small team focused on continuous improvement and robust corrective actions while working on site and contributing to CAPA, audits, and supplier/customer quality activities. Salary is £40k–£45k per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in a certified Quality Management System (IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001).
• Manufacturing environment experience (3+ years preferred).
• Knowledge of core tools: APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA.
• Structured problem solving: 8D, PPS, Kaizen, A3.
• Audit experience (internal or external standards such as IATF 16949 / ISO 9001).
• Supplier and/or customer quality experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and standards; strong IT skills (MS Office; Minitab; SAP or similar).
• Lean / Six Sigma training or experience (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying hazards and supporting resolution of safety concerns.
• Participate in site safety activities, including risk assessments, to ensure safe working practices.
• Maintain and improve QMS documentation to reflect changing requirements as needed (procedures, work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans).
• Support compliance with quality standards and CSRs to ensure ongoing adherence.
• Conduct internal audits in line with the audit schedule from planning through close-out.
• Lead and support structured problem-solving activities (8D, PPS, Kaizen, A3).
• Contribute to CAPA activities, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor and analyse key quality metrics (PPM, customer complaints, YIELD) and drive improvements.
• Manage non-conforming material from containment to final disposition.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

Microsoft Office

Minitab

SAP

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Minitab

SAP

Job description

Our client, a leading manufacturer & part of a multi-site organisation, require an experienced Quality Engineer.This is a permanent position working on days and will pay 40-45k per annum.The role is commutable from the South Wirral, Deeside, Wrexham, Flintshire & Chester areas.The Quality Engineer plays a vital role in upholding high standards of quality assurance throughout the manufacturing process & will be part of a small team responsible for supporting the effectiveness of the Quality Management System and ensuring compliance with industry quality and customer specific requirements.The Quality Engineer plays a vital role in upholding high standards of quality assurance throughout the manufacturing process & will be part of a small team responsible for supporting the effectiveness of the Quality Management System and ensuring compliance with industry quality and customer specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying hazards and supporting resolution of safety concerns
• Participate in site safety activities, including risk assessments, to ensure safe working practices
• Maintain and improve QMS documentation to reflect changing requirements as needed (procedures, work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans)
• Support compliance with quality standards and Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) to ensure continued adherence.
• Conduct internal audits in line with the audit schedule from initial planning through to close out, guaranteeing robust business processes that meet industry standards
• Lead and support structured problem-solving activities (8D, PPS, Kaizen, A3) delivering reports in a timely manner
• Contribute to CAPA activities, ensuring effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Monitor and analyse key quality metrics (e.g., PPM, customer complaints, cost of poor quality, yield loss) and drive improvements
• Manage non-conforming material from containment and investigation through to final disposition

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience working within a certified Quality Management System (IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (3+ years preferred)
• Working knowledge of core tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA)
• Experience of structured problem-solving (8D, PPS, Kaizen, A3)
• Audit experience (internal and/or external standards such as IATF 16949 / ISO 9001)
• Supplier and/or customer quality experience
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, standards, and specifications (* Strong IT skills (e.g., Microsoft Office; exposure to Minitab, SAP or similar systems beneficial)*
• Degree, HND, or equivalent in an engineering discipline (Desirable)
• Experience in the automotive or similar manufacturing environment (3+ years preferred) (Desirable)
• Lean / Six Sigma training or experience (Desirable)