Quality Engineer

Emerson Electric Co; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Eye care

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Mentorship

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. is seeking a Quality Engineer in Manchester to ensure product quality, customer satisfaction, and process compliance across the site.

You will lead inspections, develop ITPs, and support root-cause investigations while driving continuous improvement and supplier quality activities to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Engineer/Inspector roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, standards and customer requirements.
• Experience supporting product inspections, audits, and quality investigations.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 or equivalent).
• Experience using root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality reporting tools.
• Ability to inspect products and processes against industry standards.
• Experience developing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and coordinating inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee welding, paint/coating, and product inspection and testing activities.
• Develop, review, and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and coordinate inspections.
• Support non-conformance management through investigation and corrective actions.
• Drive quality improvements to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• Support supplier quality activities including inspections and audits.
• Assist with customer quality requirements, audits, and quality reporting.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify process improvements.
• Support calibration activities and keep inspection equipment compliant.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and project teams to meet quality requirements.

Skills

Quality mindset

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Root cause analysis

Quality reporting

Tools

ISO 9001 knowledge

MS Office

Job description

The role focuses on ensuring product quality, customer satisfaction, process compliance, and supplier performance through effective inspection, testing, analysis, and problem-solving activities.

Working closely with production, suppliers, and customers, the Quality Engineer will provide technical expertise in quality assurance, inspection, compliance, and continuous improvement activities, ensuring adherence to customer, industry, and regulatory requirements. The role will drive quality improvements, support root cause investigations, and help foster a proactive quality culture across the site.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Perform and oversee welding, paint/coating, and product inspection and testing activities, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and company quality procedures.
• Develop, review, and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and coordinate customer, third-party, and regulatory witness inspections.
• Support non-conformance management through investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification.
• Drive quality improvements to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• Support supplier quality activities, including inspections, audits, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Assist with customer quality requirements, audits, documentation reviews, and quality reporting.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support calibration activities and ensure inspection equipment remains compliant and fit for purpose.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and project teams to ensure quality requirements are met

Who You Are

You are passionate about quality and delivering products right first time. You enjoy solving problems, working with others, and driving continuous improvement to reduce defects, waste, and rework.

You communicate effectively, build positive relationships across teams, and take a practical approach to overcoming challenges. You are proactive, adaptable, and committed to maintaining high standards while supporting a culture of quality and customer satisfaction.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Experience in a Quality Engineer, Quality Inspector, or similar role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and customer requirements.
• Experience supporting product inspections, audits, and quality investigations.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 or equivalent).
• Experience using quality tools such as Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, FMEA, and corrective action processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and quality reporting tools.
• Ability to inspect products and processes against recognised industry, customer, regulatory, and company standards.
• Experience developing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and supporting customer, third-party, and regulatory inspections.
• Knowledge of special processes such as welding, painting/coating, machining, assembly, pressure testing, or electrical testing.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience within an engineer-to-order (ETO) or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with customer specifications and quality documentation packs.
• Internal Auditor qualification or willingness to work towards one (desirable).
  

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognise the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritise providing competitive benefit plans to meet yours and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide wellbeing benefits, healthcare plans and eyecare, benefits centred around professional development, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid family leave (maternal, adoption and paternal) and holiday leave.