Quality Engineer

Bowmay Consulting; Stockport; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Greater Manchester is seeking a Quality Engineer to enhance quality performance and drive process improvements. The role involves maintaining quality management systems, supporting audits, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Required qualifications include a degree in textile, mechanical, industrial or quality engineering, alongside familiarity with ISO standards and manufacturing experience. Competitive salary of £38k - £40k and generous benefits like 25 days holiday, annual bonus, and a company pension are included.

Benefits

25 days holiday + stats

Annual bonus

Company pension

Health care support line

Subsidised canteen

Free parking

Early finish on a Friday

Qualifications

• Degree in textile, mechanical, industrial or quality engineering required.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and Core Tools is essential.
• Experience in automotive or textile manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support audits and close out customer complaints.
• Take ownership of APQP and PPAP documentation for products.
• Drive lean and six sigma initiatives.

Skills

Process improvement

Data analysis

Collaborative quality assurance

Experience in automotive or textile manufacturing

Education

Degree in textile, mechanical, industrial or quality engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)

Job description

Are you a Quality Engineer who thrives on driving process improvements, solving root causes, and partnering with production to enhance quality performance? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We've partnered with a long‑standing manufacturer in Greater Manchester as they grow their team, one that's supportive, quality‑driven, and where people thrive and build long‑lasting careers.

What you’ll get

• Salary £38k - £40k (DOE)
• 25 days holiday + stats
• Annual bonus
• Company pension
• Health care support line
• Subsidised canteen
• Free parking
• Early finish on a Friday

About you

• You’ve got a degree in textile, mechanical, industrial or quality engineering
• Experience in automotive or textile manufacturing
• IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) are familiar territory for you
• You enjoy digging into data, spotting trends and tightening processes
• You’re confident working with production, lab teams, suppliers and customers
• You see quality as collaborative, helping teams deliver their best work

About the role

• You’ll help maintain and improve the QMS, keeping everything aligned with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
• You’ll support internal, customer and external audits and help close out customer complaints
• You’ll take ownership of APQP and PPAP documentation for new and existing products
• You’re an advocate for continuous improvement, driving lean and six sigma initiatives
• You’ll monitor process capability, spot trends and tighten controls where needed
• Collaboration with the lab is key, supporting quality improvements across yarn strength, colourfastness, elongation, and uniformity
• You’ll also work closely with suppliers to ensure raw materials stay consistent and on spec

About the company

• A global leading manufacturer, known for exceptional quality and technical innovation
• Committed to sustainable production and eco‑focused development