We're working with a leading manufacturer in Manchester seeking a Quality & Process Engineer to join their team permanently. Reporting to the Head of Quality, this role focuses on improving manufacturing quality, reducing waste, and ensuring robust process and quality controls across production. This is a great opportunity for someone experienced in APQP, process improvement, and quality systems like AS9100 or ISO9001, who wants to make a tangible impact in a hands-on engineering environment. Key Responsibilities: Drive continuous improvement across production quality and process controls. Lead APQP activities, including PFMEA and Control Plan creation. Monitor and analyse manufacturing data to improve quality and reduce variation. Implement SPC, capability studies, and right-first-time strategies to support OEE improvements. Respond to customer quality issues using structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, DMAIC). Support new product and process introductions from a quality engineering perspective. Manage supplier quality issues and participate in Lean and internal audit activities. Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and quality policies. Skills & Experience Requirements Strong background in Quality Assurance and Quality Management Systems, with hands-on experience in AS9100 and/or ISO9001 regulated manufacturing environments. Proven experience conducting and supporting both internal and exte...