Quality Engineer, Systems & Process Improvement (Sheffield)

W Talent; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holidays

Pension scheme - 5%

Bonus scheme

Westfield cash plan Level 1

On-site parking

Training and Development opportunities

Job summary

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) in Sheffield seeks a Quality Engineer with a systems bias to lead daily quality activities, drive CAPA, and improve process controls on the shop floor. The role emphasizes hands-on assessment of product conformity and ongoing improvements within manufacturing.

You will work with operations, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical quality issues, reduce defects, and strengthen quality management across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Engineer role within engineering/manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ability to conduct internal audits.
• Proficiency with Quality Management Systems and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication with customers and suppliers.
• Ability to use statistical analysis techniques, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Proactive, independent and collaborative worker.

Responsibilities

• Act as day-to-day quality lead across the business with support from the Quality Manager.
• Manage and improve the Non-Conformance Register to reduce NCR dwell time.
• Lead root cause analyses using 5 Whys and 8D to resolve quality issues.
• Analyse monthly quality trends including external providers and pyrometry.
• Review customer-specific quality requirements in internal processes.
• Conduct internal audits and in-process quality checks.
• Support Quality Assurance reporting for management review.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving the Quality Management System.

Skills

ISO 9001

QMS

Statistical analysis

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) in Sheffield seeks a Quality Engineer with a systems bias to lead daily quality activities, drive CAPA, and improve process controls on the shop floor. The role emphasizes hands-on assessment of product conformity and ongoing improvements within manufacturing.

You will work with operations, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical quality issues, reduce defects, and strengthen quality management across the site.