Quality Engineer in Neath

Petrie Recruitment; Neath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrie Recruitment is seeking a Quality Engineer for a permanent role in the UK (Wales). You will ensure compliance with quality standards in regulated manufacturing environments and lead quality improvement projects.

Ideal candidates will have automotive/aerospace experience, ISO 9001 knowledge, and hands-on use of PFMEA, SPC, and Six Sigma tools. Salary £40-£45k plus benefits; on-site in Neath area.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, aerospace, defence or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• Experience as a Quality Engineer in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and QA principles.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience using PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, SPC, MSA, and PPAP.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or above).
• Internal Auditor qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the required quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, customer-specific requirements).
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality plans, inspection plans, and control plans for new and existing products.
• Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC) and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead investigations into internal non-conformances, customer complaints, and supplier quality issues.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined and achievable.
• Participate in design reviews, process validation, and production readiness activities.
• Perform process capability studies and statistical analysis using Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques where appropriate.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits and assist in maintaining audit readiness.
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues and support supplier development initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Prepare quality reports and present findings to management and customers as required.
• Ensure calibration, inspection, and testing activities are conducted in accordance with applicable procedures.

Skills

Quality engineering experience

Root cause analysis

Interpret engineering drawings

ISO 9001 knowledge

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

APQP

SPC

MSA

PPAP

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary / Benefits: Salary £40 - £45k

Job Elements

• Ensure compliance with the required quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, customer-specific requirements).
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality plans, inspection plans, and control plans for new and existing products.
• Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC) and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead investigations into internal non-conformances, customer complaints, and supplier quality issues.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined and achievable.
• Participate in design reviews, process validation, and production readiness activities.
• Perform process capability studies and statistical analysis using Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques where appropriate.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits and assist in maintaining audit readiness.
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues and support supplier development initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Prepare quality reports and present findings to management and customers as required.
• Ensure calibration, inspection, and testing activities are conducted in accordance with applicable procedures.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience within the automotive, aerospace, defence, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• Experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and quality assurance principles.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience using quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, SPC, MSA, and PPAP (where applicable).
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or above).
• Internal Auditor qualification.