Quality Engineer

Cubiq Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Sheffield is seeking a skilled Quality Engineer to ensure compliance with quality standards in precision manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Key responsibilities include developing quality assurance plans and conducting inspections. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including private medical cover and a performance bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance bonus

23 days holiday plus public holidays

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private medical cover

Generous sickness pay scheme

Life insurance (6x salary)

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in quality engineering within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality management tools like 5-Why, Ishikawa, and FMEA.
• Familiarity with AS9100 / ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance plans and inspection strategies.
• Conduct capability assessments and process validations.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Quality engineering experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMM

Job description

Quality Engineer - Precision Manufacturing
Location: Sheffield, UK
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview
A leading manufacturer of flight-critical, complex machined components is seeking a skilled Quality Engineer. The role focuses on maintaining the highest quality standards across precision manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance plans and inspection strategies for new and existing products.
• Interpret and integrate quality requirements into manufacturing processes and documentation.
• Conduct capability assessments, process validations, and inspections.
• Analyse non-conformance trends and lead corrective action activities.
• Perform audits, testing, and benchmarking to verify process capability.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain quality documentation, reports, and control plans.
• Provide training on quality standards and best practices.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in quality engineering within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of 5-Why, Ishikawa, 8D, APQP, FMEA, Lean principles.
• Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with measurement and inspection tools, including CMM.
• Familiarity with AS9100 / ISO 9001 standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience in precision manufacturing.
• Data collection and analysis skills.
• Knowledge of calibration systems and gauge control.
• Understanding of GD&T.
• Auditor certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus scheme.
• 23 days holiday plus public holidays and company winter shutdown.
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
• Private medical cover.
• Generous sickness pay scheme.
• Life insurance (6x salary).
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.