Quality Engineer

ASC Connections; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Healthcare scheme

3% employer pension contribution

37-hour working week with Friday lunch

Job summary

ASC Connections is seeking a Quality Engineer for a precision manufacturing environment. You will investigate quality issues, support new product introduction, and ensure components meet technical requirements. You will report to the Quality Manager, combining shop floor problem solving with QA auditing and customer communication.

You will work with production teams, suppliers and customers to sustain high quality, resolve issues, and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing QA environments.
• Knowledge of AS9100 or IATF16949 quality management systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specs.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Strong communication and prioritisation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QA software.

Responsibilities

• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Manage quarantined stock and support MRB decisions.
• Review incoming materials, route cards and release docs.
• Conduct internal audits and follow-up actions.
• Prepare FAIRs and support APQP and NPI.
• Review specs and manage concessions.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and production teams to improve quality.

Skills

Quality engineering

AS9100/IATF16949

Reading drawings

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

Minitab

FAIR software

Job description

Salary £50,000+ | Bonus Scheme | Healthcare | 33 Days Annual Leave | Midday Finish Friday

A Quality Engineer opportunity has arisen within an established precision manufacturing business working through a period of growth. Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Customers and Suppliers, you'll investigate quality issues, support new product introduction and ensure components meet technical requirements. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you'll combine practical shop floor problem-solving with quality assurance, auditing and customer communication.

Quality Engineer responsibilities

• Investigating quality issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Managing quarantined stock and supporting MRB decisions.
• Reviewing incoming materials, route cards and product release documentation.
• Conducting internal audits and following up actions.
• Preparing FAIRs and supporting APQP and new product introduction.
• Reviewing specifications and managing concessions.
• Working with customers, suppliers and production teams to improve quality.

Quality Engineer desirable skills and experience

• Previous quality engineering experience within manufacturing and machining.
• Knowledge of quality management systems such as AS9100 or automotive IATF 16949.
• Confident reading engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions and internal auditing.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Minitab or FAIR software.

Quality Engineer benefits

• Salary £45,000-£50,000, depending on experience.
• Bonus scheme.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare scheme.
• 3% employer pension contribution.
• 37-hour working week with a Friday midday finish.

This role would suit a Quality Engineer who enjoys working closely with production teams. You'll bring a practical approach to resolving issues, confidence communicating with customers and suppliers, and the ability to maintain quality standards within a demanding manufacturing environment.

Keywords: Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Market Bosworth, Measham, Leicestershire, Midlands, Precision Engineering, Machining, Manufacturing, AS9100, IATF 16949, QMS, FAIRs, APQP, NPI, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, Internal Auditing, MRB, Non-Conformance, Concessions, Engineering Drawings, Minitab, Customer Quality, Supplier Quality, Continuous Improvement.

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