Quality & Process Engineer

ACS Performance; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Manchester is seeking a Quality & Process Engineer to enhance manufacturing quality and implement process improvements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in APQP, quality systems like AS9100/ISO9001, and will be responsible for leading various quality initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to have a direct impact in a hands-on engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in AS9100 or ISO9001 regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Management Systems.
• Proven experience in conducting internal and external audits.
• Knowledge of Material Review Boards (MRB) and scrap investigations.
• Ability to lead PFMEA sessions and define control measures.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement across production quality.
• Lead APQP activities and PFMEA creation.
• Monitor manufacturing data to improve quality.
• Implement SPC and right-first-time strategies.
• Respond to customer quality issues.
• Support new product introductions from a quality perspective.
• Manage supplier quality issues.

Skills

APQP

Process improvement

Quality systems

PFMEA

Control Plan

SPC

Problem-solving tools

Job description

Job vacancy - Quality & Process Engineer

We're working with a leading manufacturer in Manchester seeking a Quality & Process Engineer to join their team permanently. Reporting to the Head of Quality, this role focuses on improving manufacturing quality, reducing waste, and ensuring robust process and quality controls across production.

This is a great opportunity for someone experienced in APQP, process improvement, and quality systems like AS9100 or ISO9001, who wants to make a tangible impact in a hands-on engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement across production quality and process controls.
• Lead APQP activities, including PFMEA and Control Plan creation.
• Monitor and analyse manufacturing data to improve quality and reduce variation.
• Implement SPC, capability studies, and right-first-time strategies to support OEE improvements.
• Respond to customer quality issues using structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, DMAIC).
• Support new product and process introductions from a quality engineering perspective.
• Manage supplier quality issues and participate in Lean and internal audit activities.
• Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and quality policies.

Skills & Experience Requirements

• Strong background in Quality Assurance and Quality Management Systems, with hands-on experience in AS9100 and/or ISO9001 regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience conducting and supporting both internal and external audits, including managing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and driving closure of findings.
• Experience working with Material Review Boards (MRB) and managing scrap investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
• Generalist quality engineering knowledge across the full product lifecycle, with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and production support.
• Specific expertise in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) - able to lead and facilitate PFMEA sessions to identify risks and define control measures.

ACS are recruiting for a Quality & Process Engineer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Quality & Process Engineersubmit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Quality & Process Engineer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Quality & Process Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Quality & Process Engineerrole you desire.