Quality Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performing manufacturer in Hereford is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives and ensure compliance with ISO standards. In this pivotal role, you will oversee quality KPIs, mentor a team of Quality Controllers, and manage customer-facing issues effectively. Candidates should possess experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing context and have strong skills in root-cause analysis and internal audits. Competitive salary and flexi-time contract offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexi-time contract

Life assurance

Health care cash plan

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in quality engineering within manufacturing.
• Experience in root-cause analysis, internal audits, and implementing corrective actions.
• Skilled in working under pressure in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality KPIs and contribute to monthly CI goals.
• Lead issue investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Support New Product Introduction by evaluating product suitability.
• Resolve customer quality concerns professionally.
• Manage internal auditing in line with ISO standards.
• Provide support to the shopfloor quality team.
• Maintain quality registers including NCRs and customer complaints.
• Liaise with suppliers for compliance checks.
• Review and improve inspection methods and QMS procedures.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Internal audits

Quality engineering

Pressure handling

Job description

Quality Engineer

Up to £45,000 DOE.

Yolk Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a high‑performing manufacturer to recruit a Quality Engineer to lead quality excellence across a dynamic, fast‑paced production environment. This is a pivotal role within the Operations team, offering you the chance to take ownership of quality KPIs, lead audits to ISO standards, drive continuous improvement, and manage customer‑facing issue resolution from start to finish.

You'll be the go‑to person for all things quality—supporting new product introductions, leading internal audits, managing non‑conformances, and mentoring a team of Quality Controllers. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who is confident working across teams, has a strong grasp of ISO 9001 or ISO 13485, and is passionate about creating a culture of right‑first‑time.

What you'll be doing:

• Act as a senior member of the Operations Team, driving quality KPIs and contributing to monthly CI goals.
• Lead issue investigations and root‑cause analysis using tools such as 8D and CCCR; follow through to successful resolution.
• Support New Product Introduction by evaluating product suitability against customer specifications.
• Ensure timely and effective responses to customer quality concerns—resolving complaints professionally and tracking progress using internal systems.
• Oversee internal auditing in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485; manage the audit schedule and ensure timely closure of NCRs.
• Provide leadership, development, and support to the shopfloor quality team, including performance assessments and absence planning.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date quality registers including NCRs, customer complaints, audits, rework logs, and scrap reporting.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure inbound components meet inspection and certification criteria; issue supplier advisory notices where necessary.
• Assist with metrology and inspection duties when required to support operations.
• Continually review and improve inspection methods, QMS procedures, and customer‑facing quality documentation.

And this is what you’ll need:

• Experience in quality engineering within manufacturing.
• Experience in root‑cause analysis, internal audits, and implementing corrective actions.
• Skilled in working under pressure in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities.

And this is what you’ll get:

• Competitive salary.
• Flexi‑time contract.
• Life assurance.
• Health care cash plan.
• Private medical insurance.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to succeed as Quality Engineer, apply now.

Please note: Whilst we do our best to contact all applicants, due to the high volume of applications, we cannot guarantee contact for every role. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.