Quality Engineer (Progression to Quality Manager)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Training

Pension

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Quality Engineer in Port Talbot with a clear progression path to Quality Manager. You will lead QA across production, work with customers and suppliers, and support ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance.

The position offers a strong work-life balance and development opportunities. Applicants should have experience in manufacturing, PPAP, DFMA, IPC standards, and Six Sigma, with excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Quality Engineer or similar background with manufacturing experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance.
• Knowledge of PPAP, DFMA and IPC wiring standards, Six Sigma preferred.
• Strong communication skills and customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance and product conformity across production.
• Manage quality audits and maintain ISO 9001 & 14001.
• Support HSE activities including risk assessments and safety compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and corrective actions with suppliers and customers.
• Promote great work-life balance and progression opportunities.

Skills

Quality engineering

ISO 9001

Six Sigma

Customer-facing

Tools

PPAP

DFMA

IPC wiring standards

Job description

Quality Engineer (Progression to Quality manager)

Port Talbot

£45,000 to £50,000 + Great work-life balance + Training + Pension + Company Benefits

Are you a Quality Engineer Looking for your next challenge within a fast growing electronics manufacturer that provides an excellent work-life balance and progression opportunities all the way up to Quality Manager?

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 progression opportunities.

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
• Supporting HSE activities including risk assessments and safety compliance

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
• Strong communication skills and customer-facing experience

Reference Number: BBBH26803

Keywords: Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance, Quality Manager, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, PPAP, DFMA, Six Sigma, IPC Standards, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, HSE, Engineering, Port Talbot