Quality Engineer: Lead Continuous Improvement in Forging

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

33 days holidays

Pension scheme 5%

Bonus scheme

Westfield cash plan Level 1

On-site parking

Job summary

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd, a Sheffield-based precision forging group, is expanding its quality team and seeking a Quality Engineer (systems biased) to drive product conformity, CAPA and continuous improvement within manufacturing.

You will work with production, customers, and suppliers to reduce defects, implement corrective actions, and strengthen process controls across the site. This permanent role offers training and development within a well‑established organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Engineer role within a engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001 standards and ability to conduct internal audits.
• Proficiency in Quality Management Systems and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with customers and suppliers.
• Ability to utilise statistical analysis techniques, particularly with Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day‑to‑day quality lead across the business, making informed decisions on product conformity and system compliance with support from the Quality Manager.
• Manage and improve the Non‑Conformance Register, reducing NCR dwell time and driving effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead and support root cause analysis activities including 5 Whys and 8D's to resolve internal and external quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Analyse monthly quality trends, including external providers and pyrometry compliance, identifying improvement opportunities.
• Review and implement customer‑specific quality requirements within internal processes.
• Conduct internal audits and in‑process quality checks to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.
• Contribute to monthly Quality Assurance performance reporting for management review.
• Support ongoing improvement of the Quality Management System, including document control, procedure updates, and staff training.
• Promote a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement across the organisation and deputise for the Quality Manager when required.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

CAPA

5 Why's / 8D

Statistical analysis

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd, a Sheffield-based precision forging group, is expanding its quality team and seeking a Quality Engineer (systems biased) to drive product conformity, CAPA and continuous improvement within manufacturing.

You will work with production, customers, and suppliers to reduce defects, implement corrective actions, and strengthen process controls across the site. This permanent role offers training and development within a well‑established organisation.