Quality Engineer in Deeside

Recruit4staff; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus structure

5% company pension

26 days' holiday

Job summary

Recruit4staff represents an established precision engineering and manufacturing business in Deeside, inviting applications for a Quality Engineer to support the development, implementation and continual improvement of quality systems and manufacturing processes across CNC machining, welding, electropolishing, inspection, engineering and production.

You will lead non-conformance investigations, drive corrective and preventive actions, support audits and use quality data to identify opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/engineering/fabrication environment.
• Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action investigations.
• Experience supporting production, machining, welding or inspection processes.
• Experience participating in audits and compliance activities.
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering or related discipline.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the QMS in line with ISO 9001 and customer/industry requirements.
• Drive product quality across CNC machining, welding, finishing and inspection.
• Lead investigations into non-conformances, identifying root causes and delivering CAPA.
• Identify quality risks and drive preventative actions and continuous improvement.
• Support FAI, process validation, capability studies, inspection planning and process control.
• Analyse quality, production and supplier data to identify trends and reduce defects.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Audits

Inspection equipment

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing an established precision engineering and manufacturing business in their search for a Quality Engineer to work in Deeside

Job Details:

• Pay: £45,000 per annum
• Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:30; Friday, 08:00 - 15:30
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits: Company bonus structure (based on performance), 5% company pension and 26 days' holiday

Job Role:

The Quality Engineer will support the development, implementation and continual improvement of quality systems and manufacturing processes across CNC machining, welding, electropolishing, inspection, engineering and production. Working closely with operational teams, the role will ensure products meet customer, regulatory and company requirements while promoting a right-first-time culture. As Quality Engineer, you will lead non-conformance investigations, drive corrective and preventative actions, support audits and use quality data to identify opportunities to reduce defects, waste and rework.

• Maintain and improve the QMS in line with ISO 9001, customer and industry requirements.
• Drive product quality across CNC machining, welding, electropolishing, finishing and inspection.
• Lead investigations into non-conformances, identifying root causes and delivering effective CAPA.
• Identify quality risks and drive preventative actions and continuous improvement.
• Support FAI, process validation, capability studies, inspection planning and process control.
• Analyse quality, production and supplier data to identify trends, reduce defects and improve performance.
• Support audits, supplier quality, welding compliance, calibration and inspection activities.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, structured problem-solving and a culture of quality improvement.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

• The Quality Engineer will require experience within a manufacturing, engineering or fabrication environment.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and corrective action investigations.
• Experience supporting production, machining, welding or inspection processes.
• Experience participating in audits and compliance activities.
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering or a related discipline.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification or willingness to obtain.

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• For the Quality Engineer, an NVQ Level 2 in Engineering Manufacturing or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Engineering apprenticeship experience.
• Manual handling training.
• Forklift Truck or Overhead Crane certification.
• GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English.
• Basic Health and Safety Awareness.
• Basic engineering, manufacturing or machine operation qualification, training or equivalent workplace experience.

Commutable From:

Deeside, Flint, Chester, Ellesmere Port, Wrexham, Wirral, Birkenhead

Similar Job Titles:

Quality Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Specialist