Reference Number: BBBH279851

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Littlehampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Career Progression

Pension

Excellent Company Benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are supporting a world-leading engineering manufacturer in Littlehampton seeking a Quality Engineer to drive Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives across the site.

You will lead root cause investigations, support ISO 9001 accreditation, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain to reduce defects and improve processes. A salary of £40,000–£45,000 plus training and pension is on offer.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience with Lean/CI principles.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and audits.
• Proven root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Commutable to Littlehampton.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities across the facility.
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Support MRB and QA activities to maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

ISO 9001

Tools

8D

APQP

FMEA

Kaizen

PDCA

Job description

Quality Engineer

Littlehampton

£40,000 - £45,000 + Training & Development + Career Progression + Pension + Excellent Company Benefits

Excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join a world-leading engineering manufacturer, where you will play a key role in driving Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and Quality standards across a specialist manufacturing facility.

Are you a Quality Engineer or Continuous Improvement Engineer from a manufacturing background? Do you have experience with ISO 9001, Lean methodologies and root cause analysis? Are you looking to join a global engineering business where you can lead improvement projects and further develop your technical career?

This global engineering organisation is a recognised market leader within its field, designing and manufacturing highly engineered products for customers worldwide. As part of their continued focus on operational excellence, they are looking for a Quality Engineer to join their highly skilled operation in Littlehampton.

In this role, you will work alongside Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain teams to improve manufacturing processes, reduce defects and drive the site's Lean and Quality performance. You will lead root cause investigations and Continuous Improvement projects, support ISO accreditation and auditing activities, and utilise tools including 8D, APQP, FMEA, Kaizen and PDCA to deliver sustainable improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality or Lean Engineer looking to join a leading global manufacturer where you can have a genuine impact on site performance whilst developing your expertise and long-term career.

The Role:

• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities across the facility
• Driving root cause analysis, problem solving and corrective/preventative actions
• Driving Material Review Board (MRB) activities alongside Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain
• £40,000 - £45,000 + Training & Development + Career Progression + Pension + Excellent Company Benefits

The Person:

• Quality Engineer, Lean Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or similar
• Proven Quality experience within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and practical experience of ISO 9001
• Commutable to Littlehampton

Reference Number: BBBH279851

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.