Quality Engineer

Manucomm Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing manufacturing company in the UK seeks a Quality Engineer to enhance product excellence and improve processes. As a key point of contact for quality matters, you will lead investigations, drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma, and ensure compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience, strong QMS knowledge, and are proactive problem solvers. This role offers a salary of up to £60,000 plus competitive benefits including holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension: 4% employer / 5% employee

Christmas & New Year shutdown

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality or process engineering role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of QMS and relevant standards.
• Confident investigator with excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as main contact for customer and supplier quality issues.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process risk assessments.
• Implement continuous improvement methods.

Skills

Quality engineering experience

Knowledge of QMS standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in high-care environments

Proactive approach

Job description

Quality Engineer - Bridgwater

Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE + Benefits

Join a fast-growing manufacturing company as a Quality Engineer, and play a key role in driving product excellence, improving processes, and strengthening relationships with customers and suppliers. You'll lead risk assessments, tackle quality challenges head‑on, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure issues are addressed quickly and effectively. Working closely with operations, you'll be the go‑to expert for production‑related quality matters and a key player in enhancing our overall quality performance.

Quality Engineer responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for customer and supplier quality issues.
• Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement using LEAN, Six Sigma, and WCM tools.
• Track and analyse quality KPIs, identifying actions for improvement.
• Support NPI and help shape robust processes from day one.
• Deliver training and promote strong quality standards on‑site.
• Identify and implement smart error‑proofing (poka‑yoke) solutions.

Quality Engineer Skills/Experience Required

• Experience in a quality or process engineering role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of QMS and standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, etc.).
• Confident investigator with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communicator who thrives working with operations and suppliers.
• Experience in high‑care environments (food, medical, etc.) is a bonus.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with real ownership of your work.

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £60k salary (DOE)
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension: 4% employer / 5% employee
• Christmas & New Year shutdown

If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today