Quality Engineer

Quest Technical Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering firm in Chorley is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with National and International standards while supporting various client projects. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in the engineering manufacturing industry, preferably in heavily regulated sectors like nuclear. Responsibilities include conducting audits, analyzing quality data, and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships. Competitive hours and immediate consideration offered.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years working as a Quality Engineer in the engineering manufacturing industry.
• Experience in nuclear or heavily regulated sectors with a focus on quality.
• Proficient in planning and conducting Internal and Supplier Audits.

Responsibilities

• Support Client Projects as part of Multi Discipline Teams.
• Provide evidence of adherence to contracted quality requirements.
• Carry out inspections to determine compliance with standards.

Skills

Experience as a Quality Engineer

Experience in large project environments

Knowledge of National and International standards (ISO 9001, ISO14001)

Experience in conducting audits

Ability to analyze quality data

Experience with Quality tools (5 whys, 8d)

Job description

Quality Engineer

We are working with aorganisation who have been established for over 35 years and have gone from strength to strength. My client specialise in servicing a wide spectrum in all moulding materials. They are toolmakers and precision engineers specialising in the design and manufacture of all production tooling.

We are currently looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join this company based in Lancashire.

Key Skills Required of the Quality Engineer

• Must have over 5 years working experience as a Quality Engineer in the engineering manufacturing industry
• We require experience in large project environment, preferably in the nuclear (or heavily regulated) sector, with significant focus on Product/project quality role
• Must have experience in assuring compliance with National and International standards such as ISO 9001, ISO14001, ISO 3834, EN10204
• Experience planning and conducting Internal and Supplier Audits is required
• The ability to carry out inspections to appropriate standards
• Experience in the review of Quality Records (e.g. Material Certification; CFSI)
• The ability and knowledge to be able to analyse quality data at various levels across the business
• The ability to influence and provide constructive challenge which is accepted by others
• The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in the application of Quality tools (5 whys, 8d, Ishikawa etc.)

The successful Quality Engineer will be responsible for supporting Client Projects normally operating within a Multi Discipline Teams by the provision of quality management and control services. The primary purpose is to provide evidence of the Client and supply‑chain adherence to the contracted quality requirements within their respective Client Programmes and Projects.

Hours

37 per week
Monday – Thursday 7.30‑4pm and Friday (phone number removed)pm

Please send your CV to Zabina @ Quest Technical Ltd for immediate consideration