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QUALITY ENGINEER

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support our internal quality systems, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen our supply chain quality performance. The successful candidate will collaborate across departments to resolve internal and external quality issues, ensure ISO compliance, and assist in new product introduction (NPI) activities.

We are a manufacturing organization based in the heart of Birmingham, with great transport links to the rest of the UK.

We are a stable busy business, and if you are a Quality Engineer who is looking for a pleasant working environment that can offer consistency and stability, then look no further!  

Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Aldridge, Handsworth, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Lichfield, Minworth, Aston and Tyseley

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: Up to £37,000 - £40,000
• Plenty of free parking on site
• Lunchtime Friday finish
• Very friendly supportive team
• Long term career stability and prospects

RESPONSIBILITIES for QUALITY ENGINEER

• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify and eliminate sources of variation and improve processes.
• Contribute to maintaining ISO 9001 compliance, including participation in internal and external audit activities.
• Assist with the introduction of new tooling and manufacturing processes, including SPC and capability studies, during NPI projects.
• Conduct supplier development activities, including communicating quality requirements and offering technical support.
• Perform on-site supplier and customer visits as required to resolve quality issues and build relationships.
• Lead or support the resolution of customer concerns, ensuring effective implementation of corrective actions.
• Analyse problems using structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Drive reduction in customer complaints, internal process variation, and external PPM.
• Perform process and compliance audits in line with internal and ISO standards.
• Support and develop departmental KPIs aligned with business-level objectives.
• Contribute to improving poka-yoke systems and error-proofing initiatives.
• Support environmental management systems (ISO 14001 experience desirable

REQUIREMENTS for QUALITY ENGINEER

• Proven experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 (ISO 14001 desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, corrective action systems, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with 8D problem-solving methodology and Six Sigma tools.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability studies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Full UK driving license required for supplier/customer site visits

Why Join Us?

We are a solid, stable busy manufacturing business in the heart of Birmingham, we are a thriving organisation with a team of motivated and committed people on board.  You would be joining a friendly, well-established business where you will be guaranteed to enjoy every day at work.  

QUALITY ENGINEER

We are offering a role for an experienced Quality Engineer within our World Class manufacturing Business, in order to maintain and improve product quality and enhance the existing systems

Are you passionate about quality systems and continuous improvement? 

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven professional to join our team as a Quality Engineer  In this critical role, you will drive the effectiveness of our IATF 16949 quality system and champion engineering excellence across our operations.

Commutable from Stone, Cheddleton, Leek, Biddulph, Stoke on Trent, Uttoxeter, Congleton, Sandbach, Nantwich and Market Drayton

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: Up to £42,000 - £43,0000 Dependant on experience
• Plenty of free parking on site
• Lunchtime Friday finish
• 25 Days Holiday
• Super friendly, well supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES for QUALITY ENGINEER

• Maintain the IATF 16949 Quality System, ensuring compliance across all relevant departments.
• Plan and conduct internal audits (IATF, quality, and process) and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions for any non-conformities.
• Lead quality involvement in the engineering change process, including participation in weekly meetings and ensuring APQP requirements are met.
• Coordinate annual product testing with accredited external laboratories, ensuring regulatory and internal standards are upheld.
• Manage internal and supplier non-conformances, including material segregation and documentation.
• Represent the Quality function in APQP activities for new projects
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action (8D) for internal and external issues
• Control calibration processes for all measurement and inspection equipment 
• Monitor internal scrap trends 
• Manage supplier Certificates of Conformity (CoC) and maintain accurate records of all quality documentation.
• Collect and analyse quality data
• Maintain and update customer portals with relevant quality documentation, audit results, and project updates.

REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALITY ENGINEER

• Relevant Quality Engineer experience, you will have gained your experience from within a manufacturing / engineering background
• Proactive and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to seeing tasks through to completion.
• Technically proficient, with strong IT skills including Microsoft Office 365 and working knowledge of web-based systems; experience with SAP quality modules is advantageous.
• Skilled in problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa) analysis, etc.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including 5S, Standardised Work, Poka-Yoke, and Just-In-Time (JIT).
• Thorough understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards and their practical application in a manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma training (Green Belt or higher) is desirable but not essential.
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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a leading Manufacturing organisation who are known worldwide. An opportunity to join an already established Manufacturing team and to join an organisation that pride themselves on a Friendly working environment. This is an opportunity to join a company who have been Established for over 50 years who continue to grow and offer Stability and development and training. 

The Quality Inspector roles is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Burnley / Preston.

The Quality Inspector will be required to work the following Shift: Permanent Nights – Monday to Thursday 10pm till 07:30am 

Benefits the Quality Inspector will receive: 

• Salary: £39.144.56    
• Pension Contribution matched at 5.5% = 11%
• 32days holiday 
• Production Bonus Scheme 
• On site Gym. 
• Secured Parking. 
• Overtime. – Plenty available 

Key experience for the Quality Inspector:  

• Previous, proven experience within a Skilled Inspector role, 
• Experience within Inspection of milling, turning and Welding. 
• Experienced within a manufacturing environment. 
• Able to use CMM Operations
• Strong background in technical understanding 
• Quality Engineering 
• We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is used to work within a heavy engineering environment. 
• Time served – mechanical engineer. 
• At least 2-3 years’ experience within Quality control 

Key Duties for the Quality Inspector: 

• First point of call for Patrol inspections 
• Dealing with all Inspection reports 
• Being responsible for the final view / Inspection of completed assemblies 
• Handle weights up to 25kg 
• Able to use computers for Data purpose 
• Support the Quality team – support internal audits 

QUALITY ENGINEER – PART-TIME

We are seeking a Quality Engineer on a Part-time basis in order to provide support to the Quality team.

We are a long-established manufacturing organisation, and are currently enjoying an uplift in demand for our products.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to be an integral part of our growing team 
• Collaborative, down to earth, and supportive work environment 
• Enabling you to contribute to a diverse range of projects

COMMUTABLE FROM: - Stoke on Trent, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Cheddleton, Stone, Kidsgrove and Keele

BENEFITS

• £18,000 / £21 per hour
• 16 hours per week
• Day role
• Plenty of parking available
• Friendly, down-to-earth team
• Expected to continue to grow in 2025

DUTIES

• Maintain and support the IATF 16949 Quality Management System.
• Coordinate the annual product testing schedule in collaboration with external laboratories.
• Manage internal non-conformance and supplier reject systems, ensuring effective documentation and resolution.
• Support new engineering projects through the APQP process, with a focus on plant-level involvement.
• Drive internal PPM (Parts Per Million) improvement initiatives and lead problem-solving activities.
• Assist cross-functional teams in resolving quality issues using 8D methodology.
• Oversee calibration schedules for all internal equipment, including internal checks and coordination with external calibration providers.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to coordinate and implement product and process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor internal scrap levels and lead improvement activities with production teams.
• Manage and maintain supplier Certificates of Conformity and associated documentation.
• Maintain and update customer quality portals, providing regular reports on audit and project status to management.
• Create, review, and revise quality documentation, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, and other related documents.
• Conduct audits covering quality systems, processes, LPA (Layered Process Audits), and basic quality practices.

REQUIREMENTS

• It is essential that you have Quality Engineer experience
• Must have gained experience from within manufacturing
• A good standard of IT literacy is important – exposure to SAP would be advantageous
• Proven problem-solving skills 8D and 5 Why analysis
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques
• Strong understanding  of ISO9001 and TS16949 would be ideal though not essential

We are looking to interview now, send your CV over ASAP!

QUALITY COORDINATOR

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a QUALITY COORDINATOR

A Kings Award winning business, need a Quality Coordinator to ensure companies compliance for all the requirements of current quality standards. Could this be you?

This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility

No sponsorship can be offered - you must have Right to Work in the UK

Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £30,000
• Days 
• BUPA healthcare available
• Kings Award winning business
• Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
• Varied and fascinating role
• 33 Days holiday including stats

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure company compliance
• Support investigations into non-compliance
• Internal audits
• Review customer complaints, non-conformance and process non-conformance
• Monitor quality performance
• Corrective actions
• Identify areas for improvement in quality process

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience of Quality within a chemical environment
• Familiar with ISO14001 and  45001
• Good understanding of sampling and product testing
• Experience of product testing and quality control systems
• An understanding of chemical processes
• Exposure to quality control methodologies

If you are passionate about process safety and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!

SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation.  We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

We are the market leader and committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Quality Engineer to join our team. This role will oversee Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Production Quality, and Metrology functions, ensuring adherence to quality standards while driving continuous improvements

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Redditch, Studley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Atherstone and Curdworth 

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
• Free parking on site
• Employee discount (reward gateway)
• Yearly incentive bonus paid out in December 
• Long service award after 4 years of service 
• Access to BEN (charity for automotive workers)
• Flexible start & finish times
• Death in service (once passed probationary period)
• 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top), increasing to 26 days after 1 calendar year, then increasing to 28 after 5 years
• Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
• Pristine and modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in managing quality processes, leading a team of professionals, and driving improvements in product quality and efficiency. This role requires a strong leader with experience in quality assurance, problem-solving methodologies, and effective communication across teams and with customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and guide employees within the SQA and Production Quality teams, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with organizational goals.
• Quality Standards Development: Define and implement local Business Unit (BU) quality standards, including work instructions, limit sample lists, and inspection plans, in coordination with BU Production Quality.:
• Conduct weekly quality improvement meetings to review product quality metrics, scrap rates, and error analyses.
• Drive the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and corrective action implementation to reduce scrap and improve quality outcomes.
• Lead and coordinate the 8D problem-solving process for quality complaints.
• Generate and present 8D reports, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
• Attend daily Production Quality meetings and monthly Team Leader meetings with senior management to report KPIs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Significant Senior Quality Engineering experience
• Proficiency in Quality standards and methodologies (8D, FMEA, Control Plans and PPAP’s) 
• Familiarity with metrology and techniques
• Strong leadership qualities
• Experience with Supplier visits
• Excellent analysis, attention to detail 
• To have the ability to coordinate 
• All manufacturing backgrounds are considered 
• Customer facing with superb communication skills

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!