Quality Engineer

Independent Forgings and Alloys; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

33 days holidays

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Westfield cash plan Level 1

On-site parking

Job summary

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd in Sheffield seeks a Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing site. You will tackle internal and external quality issues using 5 Whys and 8D methodologies, analyse monthly trends, and ensure ISO 9001 and customer requirements are embedded in procedures.

You will conduct internal audits, support document control and staff training, contribute to monthly QA reporting for management review, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Engineer role within a engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001 standards and ability to conduct internal audits.
• Proficiency in Quality Management Systems and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with customers and suppliers.
• Ability to utilise statistical analysis techniques, particularly with Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Analyse quality issues using 5 Whys and 8D's to prevent recurrence.
• Analyse monthly quality trends including external providers and pyrometry compliance.
• Review and implement customer-specific quality requirements within internal processes.
• Conduct internal audits and in-process quality checks to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.
• Contribute to monthly Quality Assurance performance reporting for management review.
• Support ongoing improvement of the Quality Management System, including document control, procedure updates, and staff training.
• Promote a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement across the organisation and deputise for the Quality Manager when required.

Skills

Quality engineering experience

ISO 9001 knowledge

QMS proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Written and verbal communication

Excel statistics

Independent and collaborative working

Job description

analysis activities including 5 Whys and 8D's to resolve internal and external quality issues and prevent recurrence. Analyse monthly quality trends, including external providers and pyrometry compliance, identifying improvement opportunities. Review and implement customer-specific quality requirements within internal processes. Conduct internal audits and in-process quality checks to ensure compliance with procedures and standards. Contribute to monthly Quality Assurance performance reporting for management review. Support ongoing improvement of the Quality Management System, including document control, procedure updates, and staff training. Promote a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement across the organisation and deputise for the Quality Manager when required.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience in a Quality Engineer role within a engineering or manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of ISO9001 standards and ability to conduct internal audits. Proficiency in Quality Management Systems and problem-solving methodologies. Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with customers and suppliers. Ability to utilise statistical analysis techniques, particularly with Microsoft Excel. A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Salary Information

This is a fantastic Quality Engineer position, paying £40,000 to £50,000, located in Sheffield. This is your chance to make a real impact in a company that values quality and innovation.

Additional Benefits

• Permanent role with Training and Development opportunities.
• 33 days holidays.
• Pension scheme - 5% contribution.
• Bonus scheme and Westfield cash plan Level 1.
• On-site parking is available.

Company Details

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) sits uniquely as the only single sited forge with open-die radial, press, hammer & ring rolling AND closed-die extrusion, drop stamp and blade forging in the world. Through our extensive forging capabilities and processes, we offer a fully integrated metals service centre: from ingot/billet and forging through to fully tested and released machined products.

Job Vacancy

As the Quality Engineer, you will be based at the Sheffield manufacturing site.