Quality Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Haresfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Pension Contributions Matched up to 8%

Life Assurance (3x Base Salary)

Group Sharesave Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

Supportive and Collaborative Working环境

Job summary

Omega Resource Group seeks a Quality Engineer to join its Quality team in Gloucester. Reporting to the QHSE Manager, the role supports production and supplier quality, leads improvement activities, and ensures ISO 9001 compliance.

You will drive PPAP, audits, NPI quality, and cross-functional collaboration across lean manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate brings lean manufacturing and supplier QA experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency with CMM and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing experience with supplier quality management.
• HNC or equivalent Engineering qualification.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ideally IATF 16949.
• Experience managing PPAP processes and supplier approvals.
• Proven use of structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Why, RCA, DMAIC).

Responsibilities

• Provide daily hands-on quality support to assembly, identify and contain issues.
• Act as primary quality contact for production to ensure flow.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, RCA, DMAIC, 5 Why.
• Implement corrective actions to deliver sustainable quality improvements.
• Perform inspections and measurements to verify conformance.
• Develop and maintain PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA.
• Support PPAP for new products and changes; assist NPI.
• Assist internal and external audits and travel UK-wide.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Supplier quality management

Root cause analysis

Structured problem solving

Education

HNC or equivalent in Engineering

Tools

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines)

MS Office suite

PPAP management / supplier approvals

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Gloucester

Pay Range: £45,000

Contract Type: Permanent

An established and growing manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join its Quality team. Reporting to the QHSE Manager and working closely with the Product Quality Manager, this highly visible role is responsible for driving quality excellence across both internal assembly operations and the external supply chain. The successful candidate will provide hands‑on support to production, lead quality improvement activities, develop robust manufacturing controls, and manage supplier quality performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys a varied role involving production support, supplier development, audit management, and continuous improvement within a lean manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities - Quality Engineer:

• Provide daily hands‑on quality support to the assembly facility, ensuring quality issues are identified, contained, escalated, and resolved effectively.


• Act as the primary quality contact for production, supporting rapid issue resolution and maintaining manufacturing flow.


• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem‑solving methodologies including 8D, RCA, DMAIC, and 5 Why analysis.


• Implement and verify corrective and preventative actions to deliver sustainable quality improvements.


• Perform product inspections and measurement activities to validate conformity against drawings and specifications.

Quality Systems & Process Control:

• Develop, implement, and maintain process controls including PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA activities.


• Support and lead Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for new products and engineering changes.


• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects to ensure quality requirements are achieved during launch and sustained in production.


• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and the company Integrated Management System.


• Contribute to internal audit programmes and support external audits when required.

Supplier Quality & Continuous Improvement:

• Qualify, approve, and develop suppliers through audits, capability assessments, and risk evaluations.


• Manage supplier non‑conformances, ensuring effective containment, investigation, and implementation of corrective actions.


• Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews, driving improvements in quality, delivery, and overall supplier performance.


• Work collaboratively with suppliers to reduce variation, scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality.


• Monitor supplier quality metrics including PPM and COPQ and support supplier improvement programmes.

Leadership & Cross‑Functional Support:

• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to improve product and process quality.


• Support customer‑specific quality requirements and provide technical guidance to internal teams and suppliers.


• Provide regular reporting on quality performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.


• Travel within the UK as required to support supplier and business quality activities.

Qualifications & Requirements - Quality Engineer:

• Extensive experience within a lean manufacturing environment, including supplier quality management.


• HNC or equivalent qualification in Engineering.


• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and ideally IATF 16949 quality management systems.


• Experience managing PPAP processes and supplier approval activities.


• Proven experience using structured problem‑solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, RCA, and DMAIC.


• Strong technical understanding of engineering drawings, geometric tolerancing, and measurement techniques.


• Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).


• Qualified Lead Auditor with experience conducting supplier, process, and product audits.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Able to work independently, prioritise workload effectively, and influence stakeholders at all levels.

What We Can Offer - Quality Engineer

• 25 Days Holiday


• Pension Contributions Matched up to 8%


• Life Assurance (3x Base Salary)


• Group Sharesave Scheme


• Career Development Opportunities


• Supportive and Collaborative Working Environment