Quality Engineer

1492 Ltd.; Low Bolton; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected SME manufacturer in the North West is looking for a Quality Engineer to join their team. This hands-on role involves managing NCRs, facilitating problem-solving, and ensuring quality standards in regulated sectors like aerospace and automotive. Enjoy a competitive salary within a culture committed to quality and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Great business culture

Variety and autonomy in the role

Opportunity to make a real impact

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality engineering within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of NCR management and problem-solving tools.
• Experience working with production teams in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing Non-Conformance Reports and corrective actions.
• Facilitating structured problem solving using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone techniques.
• Monitoring SPC data to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

NCR management

Problem solving

SPC data analysis

Communication

Customer focus

Job description

Quality Engineer – SME Manufacturing, North West

Up to £43k

Right First Time – Every Time

Are you a Quality Engineer who thrives in a hands-on environment where quality is more than just a tick box? Do you want to be part of a business that takes real pride in its products, processes and people?

Our client, a highly respected SME manufacturer based in the North West, is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join their close-knit team. Known for their commitment to excellence and “Right First Time” philosophy, they serve a range of regulated sectors, including aerospace, FMCG, Renewables and Subsea

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and managing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), root cause analysis, and timely corrective actions
• Facilitating structured problem solving using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone techniques
• Monitoring and analysing SPC data to drive continuous improvement
• Working closely with the shop floor to embed quality into every process
• Liaising directly with customers, ensuring standards are upheld and concerns are swiftly addressed
• Supporting audits and maintaining compliance with sector-specific regulations

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a quality engineering role within manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of NCR management, problem solving tools, and SPC
• Comfortable working hands-on with production teams
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
• Familiarity with regulated industries (e.g. aerospace, medical, automotive)
• A passion for getting it Right First Time

What’s on Offer

• A genuinely great business culture where quality is embedded, not enforced
• Variety and autonomy in your role – no two days the same
• A chance to make a real impact in a growing, forward-thinking SME
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Ready to join a business that puts quality first?
Apply now and become part of a team that doesn’t just talk about quality – they live it.

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