Quality Engineer: Process Improvement Lead (Sheffield)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development opportunities

33 days holidays

Pension scheme - 5%

Bonus scheme

Westfield cash plan Level 1

On-site parking

Job summary

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd in Sheffield seeks a Quality Engineer to join the site quality team. You will monitor product conformity, lead NCR improvements, and drive CAPA and root-cause analysis within manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with operations, customers and suppliers to reduce defects, improve right-first-time performance, and strengthen QMS processes while promoting a culture of continuous improvement. This role offers training and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Engineer role in engineering/manufacturing.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 standards and able to conduct internal audits.
• Proficient in Quality Management Systems and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication with customers and suppliers.
• Skilled in statistics using Microsoft Excel.

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 engineering

ISO 9001

Quality management systems

Problem solving

Communication

Statistical analysis (Excel)

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd in Sheffield seeks a Quality Engineer to join the site quality team. You will monitor product conformity, lead NCR improvements, and drive CAPA and root-cause analysis within manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with operations, customers and suppliers to reduce defects, improve right-first-time performance, and strengthen QMS processes while promoting a culture of continuous improvement. This role offers training and progression.