Quality Engineer

MTrec; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Immediate start

Modern facilities

Progression opportunities

Supportive environment

Team culture

Job summary

MTrec Technical represents a prestigious manufacturing client in Hartlepool seeking a permanent Quality Engineer. You will join a fast-paced environment with a proactive quality focus and opportunities to progress within a growing organisation.

You will analyze quality data, support KPI monitoring, and participate in audits to drive continuous improvement across processes and products.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A proactive and motivated individual with a passion for quality.
• Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA and Control Plans (desirable).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of leading RCA teams and scrap failure investigations.
• An effective communicator at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the achievement of quality objectives and the effective monitoring of KPIs.
• Gather, analyse and present quality data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Investigate customer and internal quality issues using structured problem solving including 8D.
• Contribute to root cause investigations and support corrective actions.
• Participate in process and QMS audits to ensure compliance and identify improvements.
• Maintain, review and update quality documentation including Control Plans, PFMEAs and work instructions.
• Ensure customer-specific quality requirements are understood and achieved.
• Support quality assessments for new product introductions and process changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality through scrap, defect data and customer feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Data analysis

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plans

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Communication

Cross-functional

Tools

QMS

MS Excel

Job description

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

• Streamlined recruitment process
• Stable, growing organisation and progression opportunities.
• Modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment
• Supportive working environment
• Group Pension Scheme
• Immediate start available

MTrec’s New Opportunity;

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based in Hartlepool, with their plans for growth and expansion, by recruiting a permanent Quality Engineer to join their team. You will be joining a fast-paced, dynamic company, with an excellent team-based culture and huge opportunities to progress your career.

You will be joining a forward-looking and expanding business, where you will enjoy a varied working environment, a great team culture and a fantastic new career move.

The Job You’ll Do;

• Support the achievement of quality objectives and the effective monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Gather, analyse and present quality data to identify trends, highlight areas of concern and drive improvement opportunities.
• Assist with investigating customer and internal quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D.
• Contribute to root cause investigations and support the development and implementation of effective corrective actions.
• Take part in process audits and Quality Management System (QMS) audits to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain, review and update quality documentation, including Control Plans, PFMEAs and work instructions.
• Help ensure customer-specific quality requirements are clearly understood, communicated and consistently achieved.
• Support quality assessments and reviews for new product introductions and process changes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance quality performance through the analysis of scrap levels, defect data and customer feedback.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement and support continuous improvement activities.

About You;

• Previous experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• A proactive and motivated individual with a passion for quality.
• Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA and Control Plans (desirable)
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies (desirable)
• Strong knowledge of leading RCA teams and scrap failure investigations
• An effective communicator at all levels