Quality Engineer
Our client are seeking a Quality Engineer with a strong problem-solving mindset and experience in quality assurance. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running and monitoring of the integrated management system, engaging with customers, and contributing to new product development. The successful candidate should have a keen attention to detail, participate in risk assessments, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement.
Responsibilities as Quality Engineer
- Conduct risk assessments and first article inspection
- Engage with customers and address their quality concerns
- Monitor and maintain the integrated management system
- Assist with audits across the business quality systems
- Analyse customer complaints, identify trends, and execute corrective actions
- Participate in new product development and failure investigations
- Design, develop, and implement quality and EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) metrics
- Utilise quality tools such as Six Sigma and 5Y's
- Prioritise tasks and focus on continuous improvement
- Utilise production floor experience to enhance quality processes
Qualifications as Quality Engineer
- Experience in quality engineering and AS9001 standards
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Familiarity with report writing and documentation
- Safety qualifications and experience would be preferred
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Knowledge of audit planning, reporting, and analysis
- Proficiency in identifying and addressing quality issues
- Understanding of quality tools and methodologies
- Experience in executing corrective actions
- A focus on continuous improvement and maintaining quality standards
Benefits as Quality Engineer
- £35k DOE
- Pension
- 38 hours a week
- Bonus scheme
- 21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Chance to make a significant impact on quality processes
- Supportive company culture focused on diversity, equality, and inclusion
If you would like to apply for this role, please do so directly or get in touch at alison.francis@holtengineering.co.uk