Quality Engineer – Burton-On-Trent

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Quality Engineer to join a growing manufacturing business. You will drive root-cause analysis, develop control plans, and lead improvement projects to uphold product quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration with operations and customers, use of quality tools, and travel when needed; permanent position with a salary of £40,000–£42,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing quality environment.
• Experience managing customer quality concerns and communication.
• Experience conducting audits and capability studies.

Responsibilities

• Analyse customer returns, complaints, and product defects to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare, maintain, and review Control Plans for components and finished products.
• Conduct Process Audits and Capability Studies to ensure processes remain compliant.
• Utilise quality tools and methodologies including PPS, A3, Ishikawa, Is/Is Not, 5 Why.
• Raise, manage and maintain quality documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive quality improvements and reduce non-conformances.

Skills

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Quality Engineer

Burton upon Trent
£40,000 – £42,000
Monday – Friday – 08:00 – 16:20

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join a successful and growing manufacturing business based in Burton upon Trent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional who is passionate about continuous improvement, problem-solving, and driving quality standards across a manufacturing environment. Working closely with operational teams and customers, you will play a key role in identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring the highest levels of product quality are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse customer returns, complaints, and product defects to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.


• Prepare, maintain, and review Control Plans for components and finished products.


• Conduct Process Audits and Capability Studies to ensure manufacturing processes remain compliant and effective.


• Utilise a range of quality and problem-solving tools, including PPS, A3, Ishikawa, Is/Is Not, Minitab and 5 Why methodologies.


• Support the continuous improvement of Operator Description Sheets (ODS).


• Lead Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving activities relating to plant and customer quality concerns.


• Support and understand supplier quality requirements, including PPAP processes.


• Raise, manage, and maintain quality documentation, including Quality Alerts and related reports.


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive quality improvements and reduce non-conformances.


• Travel at short notice when required to support quality-related activities.

Experience

• Previous experience within a manufacturing quality environment.


• Experience managing customer quality concerns and communication activities.


• Automotive industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential.


• Experience conducting audits, capability studies, and structured problem-solving exercises.

Skills

• Strong understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of the business and with customers.


• Proven knowledge of problem-solving tools and quality methodologies.


• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.


• Strong analytical and investigation skills with a keen eye for detail

Code: INDENM

Job Tenure: Permanent
Salary: £40000 – £42000 per annum
Location: Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.