Quality & Process Engineer

ACS Business Performance Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Manchester is looking for a Quality & Process Engineer to enhance manufacturing quality and streamline process controls. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in AS9100 or ISO9001 environments, lead quality improvement initiatives, and respond effectively to customer quality issues. This permanent role offers a great opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Quality Management Systems.
• Proven track record in audits and non-conformance management.
• Expertise in PFMEA and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in production quality.
• Lead APQP activities and monitor manufacturing data.
• Respond to customer quality issues using structured tools.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Process Improvement

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Problem-solving tools

Education

Experience in AS9100 or ISO9001 environments

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.

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 & Experience

• 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 PFMEA - able to lead and facilitate PFMEA sessions to identify risks and define control measures.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Quality & Process Engineer, submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Quality & Process Engineer. It is also advisable to include a covering letter outlining your experience to enhance your application.