Quality Engineer | ISO, CAPA & Lean Six Sigma

SWARCO ITS; Melsonby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SWARCO UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance and continuous improvement across manufacturing and engineering operations. The role focuses on maintaining ISO management systems, driving corrective actions, supporting new product introduction and delivering operational excellence.

The successful candidate will champion quality across the product lifecycle, collaborating with engineering, production, suppliers and customers to ensure compliance and

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Engineering role within manufacturing/engineering.
• Knowledge of ISO management systems and CE/UKCA marking.
• Internal Auditor qualification (ISO) is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and improve QA processes and ISO systems.
• Lead CAPA investigations and robust corrective actions.
• Plan and coordinate internal, customer and supplier audits.
• Review drawings and specs to set quality standards.
• Monitor quality data to identify trends and risks.
• Support NPI with quality considerations, embedding processes.
• Maintain quality documentation including FMEAs and control plans.
• Drive supplier quality improvements and non-conformance actions.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma and 5S continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality engineering

ISO management systems

Root cause analysis

Auditing

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Quality data analysis

Education

Internal Auditor qualification (ISO)

Tools

Quality data analysis tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SWARCO UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance and continuous improvement across manufacturing and engineering operations. The role focuses on maintaining ISO management systems, driving corrective actions, supporting new product introduction and delivering operational excellence.

The successful candidate will champion quality across the product lifecycle, collaborating with engineering, production, suppliers and customers to ensure compliance and