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.
Role
You will support quality monitoring, investigation, and continuous improvement activities, helping to reduce waste and improve overall product and process performance.
Key Responsibilities
* 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 standards
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience within a manufacturing environment and a strong understanding of quality processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
Qualifications
* 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 environment
Opportunity
* Hybrid-based 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 organisation
About Us
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