Quality Improvement Engineer | Leeds | Medical Devices

Vested Talent; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Centre of Excellence relocation to Cst

Job summary

Vested Talent is seeking a hands-on Quality/Continuous Improvement engineer to join a specialist manufacturing site in the Leeds area. You will lead CI efforts, analyze data, and work across Production, Engineering and Quality teams to reduce defects and improve process capability.

The role emphasizes root-cause investigations, process enhancements and compliance with quality systems (ISO 13485). You will drive improvements on the shop floor and contribute to ensuring on-time batch release and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in quality, manufacturing engineering or continuous improvement.
• Background in medical devices or regulated environments is preferred.
• Experience with SPC, Minitab or equivalent statistical tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead root-cause investigations using structured CI methodologies
• Identify and address operational inefficiencies across the site
• Drive improvements to reduce defects, scrap and COPQ
• Analyse manufacturing and quality data to identify trends and opportunities
• Prepare and present data and improvement findings to stakeholders
• Support site-wide quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain internal quality documentation and SOPs
• Support audit activities and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Collaborate with Production and Engineering on the shop floor to implement improvements
• Support customer issue resolution and OTIF performance

Skills

Quality/CI experience

Structured problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Continuous Improvement

Tools

SPC

Minitab

Statistical tools

Job description

Want to be part of a specialist engineering team where your work genuinely matters? You'll be part of a team producing high-precision components for critical medical applications.

About the job

This is a hands-on, shop-floor focused role within the internal Quality Operations function, with real scope to improve processes, strengthen quality performance and drive continuous improvement across the site.

Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams, you'll take a proactive lead in identifying and addressing operational inefficiencies, reducing defects and improving process capability. You'll use data, structured problem-solving and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies to deliver sustainable improvements across both product and process.

The role will also support the wider quality operation, including internal auditing, inspection and batch release activities, quality initiatives and the ongoing development of the site's quality systems and processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading root-cause investigations using 8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys and other structured CI methodologies
• Taking a proactive lead in identifying and addressing operational inefficiencies across the site
• Driving improvements to reduce defects, scrap, rework and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Analysing manufacturing and quality data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement
• Preparing and presenting data and improvement findings to relevant stakeholders
• Developing a strong understanding of product vs. process performance and identifying opportunities to improve both
• Applying SPC, Cp/Cpk and MSA to improve process capability and quality performance
• Supporting and driving site-wide quality improvement initiatives
• Managing the review, update and creation of internal quality documentation, SOPs and procedures
• Participating in the daily Material Review Board (MRB) process and supporting effective resolution of non-conformances
• Supporting internal auditing activities and ensuring actions are effectively addressed
• Supporting validation activities including IQ, OQ and PQ
• Supporting in-process inspection, final inspection and batch release processes
• Maintaining compliance with ISO 13485 and relevant regulatory requirements
• Supporting internal, external and customer audits
• Working closely with Production and Engineering teams on the shop floor to identify and implement improvements
• Supporting customer issue resolution and improving OTIF performance
• Delivering quality training and awareness across the site

What you will bring:

• 3+ years' experience in Quality, Manufacturing Engineering or Continuous Improvement
• A background in Continuous Improvement methodologies and structured problem solving
• Experience within medical devices or another regulated environment, e.g. aerospace
• Experience with SPC, Minitab or equivalent statistical tools
• Experience analysing and presenting manufacturing or quality data
• A strong understanding of product and process quality, with the ability to identify practical improvement opportunities
• Experience with internal auditing, non-conformance management and quality improvement
• A structured, data-driven approach to problem solving
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to influence and collaborate across functions
• Experience with CNC machining would be advantageous

What's on offer:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• A hands-on role with genuine scope to influence quality, processes and continuous improvement across the site
• Move to a new state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence in Castleford in Q1 2027