Quality & Process Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Manchester is seeking a Quality & Process Engineer to improve manufacturing quality and reduce waste. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with APQP and quality systems like AS9100 or ISO9001. Key responsibilities include leading continuous process improvement efforts, handling customer quality issues, and managing supplier quality. This is a permanent role with significant impact in a hands-on engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Quality Assurance and Quality Management Systems.
• Hands-on experience in AS9100 and/or ISO9001 regulated environments.
• Experience in conducting and supporting internal and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement across production quality and process controls.
• Lead APQP activities, including PFMEA creation.
• Monitor and analyse manufacturing data to improve quality.

Skills

APQP

Process improvement

Quality systems (AS9100 or ISO9001)

Problem-solving tools (8D, DMAIC)

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.