Quality Engineer in Bradford

Energy Jobline AZ; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company in Bradford seeks a Quality Engineer to enhance site production and quality system performance. The ideal candidate will have practical experience in engineering quality assurance and ISO 9001 quality management systems. Responsibilities include conducting audits and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. This role offers a full-time position within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality engineering or assurance role within manufacturing.
• Experience of quality management systems preferably ISO 9001.
• Practical experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental procedures.
• Support the Quality Manager in developing and maintaining the QMS.
• Conduct Internal Management Audits.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

Root cause analysis

Problem solving techniques

Data analysis

Effective communication

Education

Degree in engineering

Professional qualification in Quality discipline

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Company Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

Our Focus

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion.

Job Overview

Quality Engineer Salary dependent on experience. Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week. Bradford BD12 West Yorkshire – must live within a commutable distance to Bradford.

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer will manage and improve the performance of the site production and quality system by supporting the Quality Manager in accordance with the annual Operations and Quality objectives, goals, strategies & measures (OGSM).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all Safety, Health and Environmental procedures.
• Ensuring that all company HS&E policies and procedures are personally adhered to taking a ‘no walk past’ approach.
• Quality Management Systems – Support the Quality Manager in developing and maintaining the QMS system in line with ISO9001, including training out across the shop floor.
• Conduct Internal Management Audits.
• Support third party and customer audits.
• Create and maintain department SOP’s.
• Deputise for the Quality Manager in the role of site document controller and reporting of KPI’s.
• Handle customer complaints using disciplined problem‑solving techniques such as 8D.
• Act as customer contact for timely complaint response.
• Clearly understand internal / external customer quality requirements, including inspection and test certification, and develop suitable value‑driven metrics to verify performance improvements.
• Monitor supplied product quality and raise customer complaints where necessary.
• Conduct contract review of incoming orders, ensuring customer requirements are clearly understood.
• Cooperate in creating control plans and FMEAs for site production processes.
• Carry out layered process audits and process confirmations.
• Use the SAP ERP system to manage product quality status and inspection data.
• Coach & develop the Quality Technicians with their role on quality, inspection and process control activities.
• Carry out full analysis and facilitate the resolution of quality problems through the wider cross‑functional team using tools such as 8D problem solving and lean six sigma methodologies.
• Manage measurement devices of calibration including maintenance, archiving records and execution of the device plan.
• Plan Quality activities in accordance with overall priorities as identified and communicated by the Plant & Quality Manager.
• Maintain internal & external relationships with plant management, quality representatives, global quality team members, external customers, and auditors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working in a quality engineering or quality assurance role within the manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience of quality management systems preferably ISO 9001.
• Practical experience with root cause analysis, problem solving techniques and continuous improvement processes.
• Experience in conducting internal and supplier audits.
• Background in data analysis, process capabilities, etc.

Desirable

• Degree qualified in engineering.
• Formal professional qualification in a Quality discipline.
• Metal material knowledge.
• Qualification in Metallurgy Knowledge & Skills.
• Strong proven ability of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, 8D).
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills with attention to detail.
• Competent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficient in using quality and manufacturing software (e.g., SAP).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for liaising with internal teams, suppliers and customers.
• Strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Practiced six sigma or equivalent.
• Presentation & report writing skills.
• Experience working in wire industry or similar (INDHS).

Additional Information

Equal opportunity employer: The role is open to all qualified candidates. The applicant will be approached directly by the employer.