Quality Engineer

Morgan Ryder Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Manchester is seeking a Quality & CI Engineer to ensure product quality in a sustainable environment. This role offers career growth, professional training, and a chance to make a real impact on environmentally responsible manufacturing. Ideal candidates have experience in quality control within manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Professional training and mentoring

Company pension and benefits

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Control, Quality Engineer, or Quality Technician role in manufacturing.
• Hands-on knowledge of inspection techniques, and analytical skills.
• Proactive mindset with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspections to ensure product quality.
• Develop and refine quality testing procedures.
• Partner with production to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Quality Control experience

Analytical skills using inspection tools

Understanding of ISO 9001

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Job description

Quality & CI Engineer

Manchester, UK

Up to £45,000

Full-time | Permanent | Career Growth & Development

Are you passionate about quality, sustainability, and driving improvement? This is your chance to take your career to the next level with a forward‑thinking manufacturing business that's redefining what it means to produce responsibly.

Join a market leader in sustainable, high‑quality plastic products, serving industries from construction to landscaping and industrial design. This isn't just another quality role — it's an opportunity to make a real impact, grow professionally, and help shape the future of environmentally responsible manufacturing.

The Opportunity

As a Quality Control Engineer, you'll be at the heart of the operation, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of performance, durability, and sustainability. You'll work closely with production, R&D, and process teams to identify opportunities, solve problems, and continuously raise the bar for quality excellence.

What You'll Do

• Lead in-process and final product inspections to ensure every item meets strict quality and customer requirements.
• Develop and refine inspection and testing procedures, driving consistency and efficiency.
• Partner with production teams to resolve quality issues quickly and effectively.
• Take ownership of root cause analysis and lead CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Action) activities.
• Monitor key performance indicators and lead continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and enhance quality.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment to ensure accurate, reliable results.
• Support internal and external quality audits (ISO 9001 and customer audits).
• Collaborate across departments to embed quality in every new product and process.
• Keep detailed, accurate, and transparent quality documentation.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in a Quality Control, Quality Engineer, or Quality Technician role within a manufacturing environment (plastics, injection moulding, extrusion, or similar).
• Hands‑on knowledge of inspection and measurement techniques, and strong analytical skills using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa.
• A solid understanding of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Confident working with data and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• A proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for problem‑solving.
• The ability to thrive both independently and in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment.

What's in It for You

• Genuine career progression – be part of a company that invests in your growth and offers clear development pathways.
• Professional training and mentoring to support your long‑term success.
• Competitive salary based on experience, plus company pension and benefits.
• The chance to work in a sustainable, innovative manufacturing environment where your ideas are valued.
• A supportive, inclusive culture where teamwork and continuous improvement are part of the DNA.

Join Us

If you're ready to step into a role where your work truly makes a difference, not only to the company but to the planet, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next big step in your quality career.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as a DE&I positive company, so we recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.