Quality Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency in Leicester is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to develop and maintain quality systems in accordance with ISO 9001 and IATF standards. The ideal candidate has a background in manufacturing, with strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a performance bonus scheme.

Benefits

Performance Bonus Scheme

Pension

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001; IATF 16949 experience highly desirable.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use inspection/measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain company quality systems according to ISO 9001 and IATF standards.
• Support customers and suppliers in resolving quality issues with tools like 8D and 5Y.
• Conduct internal and external audits and support engineering change processes.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Problem solving

Use of Quality Core Tools

Excellent communication skills

Tools

8D

5Y

MSA

PFMEA

Control Plans

Job description

Quality Engineer
Leicester
£38,000 - £40,000 + Performance Bonus Scheme 20-30% + Pension + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer from a manufacturing or engineering background, looking to join a well-established business that supplies into multiple global sectors, including Automotive, Motorsport, Aerospace, Rail, and Marine?

Are you familiar with ISO 9001 & IATF 16949? Are you looking to join a well-established company to work with high-end customers and clients?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected manufacturer offering excellent progression opportunities, career development, and long-term stability.

The Role

• Developing, monitoring, and maintaining company quality systems in line with ISO 9001 and IATF standards.
• Supporting customers and suppliers, resolving quality issues using tools such as 8D and 5Y.
• Producing PPAPs, FAIRs, ISIRs, and inspection reports on new and existing products.
• Conducting internal and external audits and supporting engineering change processes.
• Monitoring COPQ and driving continuous improvements.

The Person

• Proven background as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001; IATF 16949 experience highly desirable.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use inspection/measurement equipment.
• Confident in problem solving, auditing, and using Quality Core Tools (8D, 5Y, MSA, PFMEA, Control Plans).
• Casting or foundry process knowledge would be an advantage but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive and team-focused approach.

Reference Number: BBBH262918

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ed Douglass at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.