Quality Engineer - Drive Continuous Improvement & KPIs

MTrec Ltd Technical; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Streamlined recruitment process

Stable, growing organisation and;oppar

Modern facilities and state-of-the-art

Job summary

MTrec Ltd Technical in Hartlepool is seeking a permanent Quality Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing team. You will support quality objectives, analyse data and drive improvement with cross-functional colleagues to meet customer requirements.

Candidates should have experience in manufacturing and a proactive approach; knowledge of APQP, PFMEA and Control Plans is desirable, with Lean and CI experience valued. A clear path for progression and a collaborative environment are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support achievement of quality objectives and monitor KPIs.
• Gather, analyse and present quality data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Assist with investigating customer and internal quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D.
• Contribute to root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Take part in process audits and QMS audits to ensure compliance.
• Maintain and update quality documentation (Control Plans, PFMEAs, work instructions).
• Help ensure customer-specific quality requirements are understood and met.
• Support quality assessments for new product introductions and process changes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance quality performance through scrap data and feedback.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plans

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

RCA Leadership

Scrap Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Job description

MTrec Ltd Technical in Hartlepool is seeking a permanent Quality Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing team. You will support quality objectives, analyse data and drive improvement with cross-functional colleagues to meet customer requirements.

Candidates should have experience in manufacturing and a proactive approach; knowledge of APQP, PFMEA and Control Plans is desirable, with Lean and CI experience valued. A clear path for progression and a collaborative environment are offered.