Quality Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected precision engineering company in Ashton-under-Lyne as a Quality Engineer. This role focuses on auditing and compliance in regulated industries, providing the opportunity to influence quality management processes and work closely with production teams for continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in quality tools and auditing within sectors such as aerospace or oil & gas.

Qualifications

• Solid background in auditing and compliance in regulated sectors like aerospace or oil & gas.
• Experience with auditing (internal and supplier) and quality tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).
• Background in machining, fabrication, or sheet metal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and external audits, including supplier audits.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to NPI activities using methodologies like APQP and FMEA.

Skills

Auditing

Compliance

Quality tools

NPI processes

Six Sigma

Job description

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Ashton-under-Lyne

A great opportunity to join a well-established precision engineering business in Ashton-under-Lyne as a Quality Engineer with a strong focus on auditing and compliance within regulated industries.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Quality Manager, this position is ideally suited to someone with a keen eye for auditing, standards, and compliance. You’ll play a key part in internal and external audits, supplier audits, and ensuring the business maintains high standards across all areas of quality management.

In addition to your auditing responsibilities, you’ll work closely with production teams to resolve quality concerns, investigate root causes of non-conformances, and implement corrective actions. You’ll also contribute to NPI activities using APQP, PPAP, and FMEA where appropriate.

THE PERSON

We’re looking for a Quality Engineer with a solid background in auditing and compliance within regulated sectors such as aerospace, oil & gas, or nuclear.

Key skills and experience:

• Strong experience conducting internal and supplier audits
• Confident with quality tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa
• Exposure to NPI processes and documentation: APQP, PPAP, FMEA
• Background in machining, fabrication, or sheet metal
• Ideally trained in or familiar with Six Sigma or similar CI methodologies
• Practical, hands-on approach and confident working in a manufacturing environment

THE COMPANY

This is a well-respected engineering business that’s growing steadily and investing heavily in quality and process improvement. They supply high-spec components to a range of regulated sectors and are known for precision, reliability, and a solid track record in continuous improvement.