Quality Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in Mildenhall seeks a Quality Engineer to enhance quality standards. You will support the Quality Manager and improve processes, requiring strong experience in manufacturing and ISO 9001 standards. Ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Ability to problem-solve under pressure in live production scenarios.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Manager in day-to-day quality activities.
• Manage the non-conformance register and publish monthly KPI reports.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with the QMS.

Skills

Problem-solving under pressure

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001

Technical communication

Interpreting engineering drawings

Adaptable to new software

Prioritisation and time management

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

We're Hiring: Quality Engineer

Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk | Full-Time | Salary: £35k-£40k

A growing and innovative engineering business based in Mildenhall, Suffolk is seeking a dedicated and experienced Quality Engineer to join its team.

In this key role, you’ll support the Quality Manager and work across departments to maintain and continually improve quality standards both internally and externally with key customers and suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and is ready to take ownership of quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Manager in day-to-day quality activities
• Maintain communication with customers and suppliers on quality matters
• Manage the non-conformance register and publish monthly KPI reports
• Monitor and analyse customer performance metrics and targets
• Support and prepare for customer audits and site visits
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with the QMS
• Implement corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence of issues
• Visit customer sites for meetings and performance reviews
• Perform additional quality-related duties as needed

Qualifications

Required:

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and related quality systems
• Ability to problem-solve under pressure in live production scenarios
• Confident in communicating technical issues in customer-facing situations
• Able to read and interpret technical engineering drawings
• Proficient with computer systems and adaptable to new software
• Self-motivated with excellent prioritisation and time management skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable:

• Project management experience

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team where your contributions truly matter. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining product quality and driving continuous improvement that supports both customer satisfaction and business success.

How to Apply

Interested? Apply Today!

If you're ready to take the next step in your quality engineering career, we’d love to hear from you.