Quality Engineer

Premier Group; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Engineer in Dukinfield to support quality activities across the manufacturing process. The successful candidate will lead root cause analysis, support audits, and drive continuous improvement. Candidates should have experience in a similar role within manufacturing, and familiarity with quality tools like 8D, FMEA, and ISO standards. This full-time role offers an opportunity to influence quality standards and work collaboratively across teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quality Engineer or similar quality role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, SPC and RCA.
• Experience working to ISO 9001 or similar standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support internal and external audits, maintaining ISO/AS quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing.

Skills

Quality tools (8D, FMEA, SPC, RCA)

Strong problem-solving skills

Confident communicator

Analytical mindset

Job description

Base pay range

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Quality Engineer – Manufacturing

Location: Dukinfield

The Role

As the Quality Engineer, you will support all quality activities across the manufacturing process, ensuring products meet customer, regulatory and internal standards. You will work closely with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to maintain robust quality systems and resolve quality issues promptly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Support internal and external audits, maintaining ISO/AS quality standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing
• Develop and update quality documentation, SOPs and work instructions
• Liaise with customers and suppliers on quality concerns
• Analyse data to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Provide shop floor support and guidance to ensure adherence to quality processes

About You

• Previous experience in a Quality Engineer or similar quality role within manufacturing
• Strong understanding of quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, SPC and RCA
• Experience working to ISO 9001 or similar standards
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing and Engineering

Industries

• Manufacturing