Quality Engineer - Manufacturing
An established and growing manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Quality Engineer to join its team at its Harlow HQ. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in quality improvement, supporting cross-functional teams and helping to drive a right-first-time culture across products and processes.
The Role
You will support quality monitoring, investigation, and continuous improvement activities, helping to reduce waste and improve overall product and process performance.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the handling of warranty claims and customer-reported quality issues
Assisting with customer investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
Supporting the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS)
Participating in inspection activities including Tool Proof Samples, First Product Runs and Pre-Shipment Inspections
Supporting new product introduction through quality planning, risk assessment and DFMEA activities
Defining and maintaining inspection standards, sampling plans and quality controls
Analysing scrap, rework and non-conformance trends to identify improvement opportunities
Providing day-to-day quality support across assembly, warehouse and production operations
Raising and managing Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs)
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across products, processes and suppliers
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and technical standardsThe Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience within a manufacturing environment and a strong understanding of quality processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
You will ideally have:
Experience in a Quality Engineer, Quality Inspector, Production Engineer or similar role
Background in a mechanical, electrical or manufacturing environment
Experience supporting new product introduction and product development activities
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical standards
Experience using manual inspection methods and measurement equipment
Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action processes
Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, Pareto analysis and control plans
Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
High attention to detail and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environmentThe Opportunity
Hybrid-based role in Harlow
Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking manufacturing business
Involvement in continuous improvement and new product development initiatives
Supportive team environment with opportunities for development
Long-term career progression within a quality-focused organisationAbout Us
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