Quality Engineer - Injection Moulding

Oscar & Harvey Limited; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a skilled Quality Engineer to ensure product quality and compliance. This role involves maintaining the Quality Management System, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement in operations. Ideal candidates should have 3+ years of experience in quality engineering within injection moulding or plastics manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of quality tools. A competitive salary package and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Company pension and benefits scheme

Ongoing professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a quality engineering role within injection moulding or plastics manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of quality tools required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (ISO 9001 / 14001).
• Conduct process audits and root cause analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality and process performance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Quality tools (FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, CAPA)

Education

Experience in Manufacturing or Quality Engineering

Six Sigma or Lean qualification

Tools

CMM

Vision systems

Automated inspection

Job description

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We are a leading manufacturer specialising in precision injection moulded components, supplying high-quality products to customers across the UK and internationally. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a skilled and proactive Quality Engineer to join our team and help drive product excellence and continuous improvement throughout our operations.

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Working closely with production, tooling, and engineering teams, you'll support quality assurance processes, investigate non-conformances, and help develop robust systems to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (ISO 9001 / 14001).
• Conduct process audits, capability studies, and root cause analysis for production issues.
• Develop and update control plans, FMEAs, and inspection procedures.
• Lead corrective and preventive action activities using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), PPAP submissions, and validation activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and process performance.

About You

• Manufacturing or Quality Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years' experience in a quality engineering role within injection moulding or plastics manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of quality tools: FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, CAPA.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Six Sigma or Lean qualification.
• Experience with CMM, vision systems, or automated inspection.
• Exposure to aerospace quality systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package (dependent on experience).
• Company pension and benefits scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive working environment with a strong focus on teamwork.