Toolroom Quality Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in engineered plastic components is seeking a Quality Engineer for their toolroom division. This role involves ensuring product quality, leading investigations, and implementing continuous improvements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal for candidates with experience in quality engineering, especially related to tooling and injection molding.

Benefits

Full training

Company laptop

Company pension

Healthcare benefits

Biannual company bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quality-focused role within engineering or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of IATF/ISO 9001 and IATF/ISO 14001 standards.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or similar methodologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections on newly manufactured tooling components.
• Lead root cause investigations into product performance issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling design.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

CMM

3D scanners

Vision systems

Job description

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Toolroom Quality Engineer, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: BMS Performance

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

· Join a global market leader

· Join a company serving a vast array of sectors

· Be the first Quality Engineer in their toolroom division

About the Company: Quality Engineer (Toolroom)

A well-established manufacturer with a reputation for delivering high-quality, engineered plastic components is seeking a talented Quality Engineer to join its tooling division. The company serves a wide range of industries and prides itself on innovation, technical precision, and continuous improvement across its operations.

With cutting-edge facilities and a collaborative culture, this is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has a keen eye for detail in high-precision tooling and quality processes.

Role Overview:

This role is at the core of the tooling and maintenance operation, ensuring all newly produced injection mould tooling components meet the highest quality standards before release to production. Responsibilities include leading investigations, documenting inspections, and contributing to tooling improvement projects and lifecycle assessments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct inspections on newly manufactured tooling components and trial outputs.
• Maintain detailed quality records and inspection documentation.
• Lead root cause investigations into product performance issues and customer concerns.
• Act as the quality point of contact for internal audits and 8D investigations within the tooling department.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling design, wear, and recurring issues.
• Manage tooling insert data and documentation, including change tracking and usage analysis.
• Support decisions regarding tool replacement, maintenance cycles, and performance trends.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a quality-focused role within engineering or manufacturing, preferably tooling/injection moulding.
• Knowledge of IATF/ISO 9001 and IATF/ISO 14001 standards from regulated sectors.
• Proficiency with advanced inspection tools such as CMM, 3D scanners, and vision systems.
• Data analysis skills; familiarity with Six Sigma or similar methodologies is desirable.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to liaise across departments and present findings.
• High computer literacy, with experience tracking quality metrics, trend analysis, and digital documentation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning quality processes and making a tangible impact on product and tooling performance.

Package:

• Full training
• Company laptop
• Company pension
• Healthcare benefits
• Biannual company bonus

Additional locations: Stockport, Bolton, Bury, Altrincham, Sheffield, Liverpool, Salford, Manchester