Toolroom Quality Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in engineered plastic components is looking for a Toolroom Quality Engineer to ensure high-quality standards in their tooling division. This pivotal role involves conducting inspections, leading quality investigations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience focused on quality assurance and familiarity with advanced inspection tools.

Benefits

Full training

Company laptop

Company pension

Healthcare benefits

Biannual bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quality-focused role within engineering or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of IATF/ISO 9001 and IATF/ISO 14001 standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quality Assurance

Technical Precision

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

CMM

3D Scanners

Vision Systems

Job description

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Toolroom Quality Engineer, Hemel Hempstead

Client: BMS Performance

Location: Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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. You will lead investigations, document inspections, and contribute 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.
• Serve as the quality point of contact for the tooling department during internal audits and 8D investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling design, wear, and recurring issues.
• Manage tooling insert data and documentation, including change tracking and usage analysis.
• Support decisions on 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.
• Experience with advanced inspection tools such as CMM, 3D scanners, and vision systems.
• Familiarity with data analysis techniques; Six Sigma or similar methodologies are desirable.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to liaise across departments and present findings.
• Computer literacy in tracking quality metrics, trend analysis, and digital documentation.

This pivotal role suits someone who enjoys owning quality processes and has influence over product and tooling performance.

Package:

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

Note: The job posting is active until 19.07.2025.