Quality Engineer

KPJ Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 4%

Life Assurance

Sick Pay

Employee Assistance

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing initiatives

On-site EV charging

Job summary

KPJ Group in Stockport is seeking a Quality Engineer to support production and improve processes. You will manage non-conformances using root-cause analysis and lead continuous improvement initiatives with Lean, 8D, PFMEA and DMAIC.

The role requires a quality-focused engineer with experience in ISO 9001 environments, hands-on audits, and strong collaboration with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in engineering or quality.
• Proven experience in quality engineering within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor QA and QC processes.
• Manage non-conformances through root cause, containment and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 8D, PFMEA and DMAIC.
• Support APQP, PPAP, FMEA and Control Plan activities.
• Conduct internal and external audits of processes and systems.
• Provide hands-on quality support to production teams.
• Maintain Integrated Management System documentation and SOPs.
• Interact with customers, suppliers and QA reps to assure conformity.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Audit coordination

Cross-functional liaison

Education

Engineering degree

HND/HNC in Engineering or Quality

Tools

A3

8D

PFMEA

DMAIC

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

Cpk

R&R

SPC

ISO 9001

Job description

We’re looking for a Quality Engineer to join a specialist engineering business in Stockport.

This is a role suited to someone with quality engineering experience within a technical manufacturing environment, as you will be supporting production, managing non-conformances and using quality tools to improve products and processes.

What’s on offer?

• £47,000 per year
• Mon – Thu | 7am – 3:30pm
• Fri | 7am – 12pm
• 4% employee / 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance scheme
• Company sick pay (increasing with service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional holidays and long-service rewards
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On-site electric vehicle charging points Quality Engineer

What will you be doing as a Quality Engineer?

• Developing and monitoring quality assurance and control processes
• Managing non-conformances through root cause, containment and corrective actions
• Driving continuous improvement using A3, 8D, PFMEA, DMAIC and Lean techniques
• Supporting APQP, PPAP, FAIRs, FMEA and Control Plan activity
• Carrying out internal and external process and system audits
• Providing hands‑on quality support and guidance to Production teams
• Supporting the development and maintenance of the Integrated Management System
• Creating and updating quality procedures, work instructions and SOPs
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and Quality Assurance representatives
• Supporting product conformity and release to customers

What will you need?

• Degree, HND or HNC in Engineering or Quality
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Working knowledge of A3, 8D, Lean and 5S
• Previous experience in a similar Quality Engineering role
• Qualified Internal Auditor
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and relevant quality accreditations
• Strong understanding of quality control processes and standards
• Experience dealing with customers, suppliers and accreditation bodies
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, Cpk, R&R, SPC, FMEA and Control Plans