Quality Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is looking for a Quality Engineer in Northern Ireland to ensure mobile crushing and screening equipment meets required quality standards. You will monitor quality through fabrication, investigate non-conformances, drive CAPA, and support ISO 9001 compliance.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to resolve issues and support NPI and engineering changes, while promoting Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering or Production Engineering.
• Equivalent experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality throughout fabrication, welding, machining, painting, assembly and final inspection.
• Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints using structured problem-solving techniques (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support internal, supplier and customer quality audits.
• Maintain ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems compliance.
• Analyse quality data and identify trends through KPIs.
• Develop inspection plans, quality documentation and procedures.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Purchasing and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and engineering change processes.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and required quality standards.

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering

Degree or HND in Manufacturing Engineering

Degree or HND in Quality Engineering

Degree or HND in Production Engineering

Equivalent experience in manufacturing/engineering

Tools

8D problem solving

5 Whys

Fishbone analysis

Job description

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring mobile crushing and screening equipment is manufactured to the required quality standards. The role will support production, investigate and resolve quality issues, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with both company and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality throughout fabrication, welding, machining, painting, assembly and final inspection.
• Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints using structured problem-solving techniques, including 8D, 5 Whys and Fishbone analysis.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support internal, supplier and customer quality audits.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Analyse quality data and identify trends through relevant KPIs.
• Develop inspection plans, quality documentation and procedures.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and engineering change processes.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and required quality standards.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Candidates should have a:

• Degree or HND in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Quality Engineering
• Production Engineering

OR

• Equivalent experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.