Quality Engineer

Russell Taylor Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group in West Yorkshire is seeking a Quality Engineer to join a global manufacturing partner. You will drive month-on-month reject reduction, lead root cause investigations, and maintain the Quality Management System to support ISO9001 audits.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations and suppliers to improve processes, analyze data, and implement corrective actions. The role is on-site, full-time, with a hands-on approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience in a Quality Engineer role.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Drive month-on-month reject reduction across the business.
• Lead and support root cause and problem-solving activities, including 8D, A3, 5 Why and Fishbone.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System.
• Support internal, customer and third-party ISO9001 audits.
• Carry out process, product and compliance audits.
• Work closely with suppliers to drive quality and improvement initiatives.
• Oversee process capability studies and SPC activity.
• Coordinate Material Review Board (MRB) activity.
• Manage customer and internal non-conformances through to resolution.
• Ensure quality data, dashboards, KPIs and corrective actions are accurate and up to date.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, QA and suppliers to improve processes and standards.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Audits

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Vacancy Title: Quality Engineer
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: West Yorkshire
Industry: TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Start Date: 2026-08-18
REF: J91988346
Contact Name: Hannah Williams
Contact Email: [e-mail]
Vacancy Published: 1 day ago

Quality Engineer

West Yorkshire

Full-Time Permanent - Monday-Friday on site

Are you a Quality Engineer looking for a hands-on role where you can genuinely influence quality, reduce rejects and drive continuous improvement? We are working with a well-established global manufacturer in West Yorkshire who are looking for a Quality Engineer to join their team and play a key role in improving quality performance across the site. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving, data analysis, auditing and continuous improvement, rather than simply maintaining paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Drive month-on-month reject reduction across the business.
• Lead and support root cause and problem-solving activities, including 8D, A3, 5 Why and Fishbone.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System.
• Support internal, customer and third-party ISO9001 audits.
• Carry out process, product and compliance audits.
• Work closely with suppliers to drive quality and improvement initiatives.
• Oversee process capability studies and SPC activity.
• Coordinate Material Review Board (MRB) activity.
• Manage customer and internal non-conformances through to resolution.
• Ensure quality data, dashboards, KPIs and corrective actions are accurate and up to date.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, QA and suppliers to improve processes and standards.

The Person

• Previous industry experience working within a Quality Engineer role.
• A degree in an engineering discipline.
• Happy to challenge processes and drive improvements.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO9001.
• Experience with problem solving tools 8D, A3, RCA, 5 Why, Fishbone.
• Experience conducting or supporting audits.
• A Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt qualification would be preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Good Microsoft Office/IT skills.

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