Quality Engineer

TipTopJob; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Quality Engineer for its Wrexham operation in North Wales. The role focuses on maintaining the QMS, driving quality improvements, and ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has an engineering degree or proven Quality Engineer experience, with training in SPC, PPAP and CAPA. Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills are essential to succeed in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent, or proven hands-on Quality Engineer experience.
• Training in recognised quality tools and methodologies (e.g., SPC, PPAP, CAPA).
• Excellent communication, documentation and organisational skills.
• Proactive, analytical approach to continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Drive and improve the QMS aligned to AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Maintain quality procedures, work instructions and documentation including calibration status.
• Lead internal and external audits and support NADCAP/special process audits.
• Tackle non-conformances with structured root cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, FMEA).
• Review drawings and quality documents; support APQP and PPAP submissions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organisational skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SPC

PPAP

CAPA

Power BI

8D

5 Whys

Ishikawa

FMEA

Job description

QUALITY ENGINEER NEEDED IN WREXHAM

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, Quality Control (QC) Engineer, Quality Analyst, Process Engineer, Test Engineer or Supplier Quality Engineer seeking a new job within the Wrexham area?

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join a well:established manufacturing business in Wrexham, this is a day shift position (39 hours per week Monday to Friday), and the role comes with an annual salary up to A GBP 45,000 per annum (DOE).

The hiring manager would prefer someone with a degree in Engineering (or equivalent), but they are prepared to take a proven Quality Engineer with the practical hands:on experience.

We are seeking someone who has trained in quality tools and methodologies with certificate (e.g., SPC, PPAP, CAPA).

What You Will Do

• Drive and continually improve the Quality Management System (QMS) aligned to AS9100, customer requirements, and relevant regulatory standards for quality engineer success.
• Maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation, including safe control of inspection stamps, calibration status, and authorised inspection personnel.
• Lead internal process, product, and system audits, and coordinate support for external audits such as customer, certification, and NADCAP special process audits.
• Tackle non:conformance with structured root cause investigations and corrective action verification using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, and FMEA.
• Review engineering drawings and quality:related technical documents to ensure product compliance, and support APQP activities including PPAP submissions for new product introduction.
• Produce and present quality KPIs, trends, and management reporting using Power BI and other quality reporting tools.

What You Will Bring

• A degree in engineering or a related technical field, or proven experience working as a Quality Engineer previously?
• Training in recognised quality tools and methodologies (for example SPC, PPAP, CAPA).
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise workloads in a fast:paced environment.
• A proactive, analytical approach to continuous improvement, including confidence in collaborating across production, engineering, inspection, and supply chain teams.

This Quality Engineer role supports this companys commitment to world:class manufacturing excellence by strengthening quality systems, safeguarding customer confidence, and enabling continuous improvement across integrated aerospace production capabilities. With a focus on quality, compliance, and safe working practices, this Quality Engineer job helps ensure products and processes consistently meet demanding standards.

Location

This Quality Engineer position is based in Wrexham, North Wales.