Quality Engineer (ISO 14001)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Training opportunities

Pension

Company benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment in Port Talbot is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive quality assurance across production and lead continuous improvement efforts. The role focuses on maintaining ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards while coordinating with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

The successful candidate will manage audits, drive corrective actions, and support health & safety initiatives, with a clear path for progression and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading QA across production lines with ISO 9001/14001.
• Strong communication skills and customer-facing experience.
• Knowledge of PPAP, DFMA, IPC wiring standards; Six Sigma is a plus.
• Experience with audits and driving corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance across production and ensure conformance to standards.
• Manage quality audits and maintain ISO 9001 & 14001 compliance.
• Drive corrective actions and support health & safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers to ensure product quality.

Skills

Quality assurance

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

Six Sigma (preferred)

Customer-facing

Strong communication

Tools

PPAP

DFMA

IPC wiring standards

Job description

Quality Engineer (ISO 14001)

Port Talbot

30,000 to 40,000 + Great work-life balance + Training + Pension + Company Benefits + Progression

Are you a Quality Engineer looking to join a well-established growing business offering amazing work-life balance where you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and there are great paths for progression?

Do you want to join a company that invests in its people, and gives you the opportunity to lead quality assurance across production while working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams as well as supplying full turnkey provider solutions for the Automotive, Military and defence industries and more?

This role would suit a Quality Engineer or similar with experience in manufacturing, knowledge of ISO standards, and a passion for continuous improvement who is looking for a great work-life balance and offers opportunities for training and progression.

In this role, the successful candidate will lead quality assurance activities across production, manage audits, drive corrective actions, support health & safety initiatives, and work closely with customers and suppliers to ensure products consistently meet the highest quality standards.

The Role:

• Leading quality assurance and product conformity throughout production
• Managing quality audits and maintaining ISO 9001 & 14001 standards
• Great Work-Life balance
• Rotating shift pattern: one week Friday off the next Friday is a half day
• Career development and progression to Quality Management

The Person:

• Quality Engineer or similar background
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 compliances
• Knowledge of PPAP, DFMA, IPC wiring standards, Six Sigma, or similar (Preferred)
• Strong communication skills and customer-facing experience

Reference Number: BBBH26215G