Quality Engineer Permanent – Days – Irlam – Full-time – Up to £45,000 Excellent Benefits An industry-leading manufacturer, renowned for delivering precision-engineered solutions across global markets, is looking to expand its team with the addition of a Quality Engineer at its Manchester facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring production quality, driving improvements, and supporting a culture of excellence. You’ll work across the full production value stream, applying core quality tools and problem-solving techniques to ensure compliance, minimise scrap, and support right-first-time performance. Key Responsibilities: · Manage daily quality tasks across the designated production value stream. · Drive APQP processes and lead the development of PFMEAs and Control Plans in collaboration with Process Engineering. · Implement and maintain robust quality controls using methodologies such as SPC and data-driven analysis. · Monitor production data to identify improvement opportunities and support OEE enhancements. · Lead responses to customer concerns, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions using tools like 8D, PPS, and DMAIC. · Address and resolve supplier quality issues within the supported value stream. · Support MRB processes and scrap reduction initiatives. · Contribute to new product and process introduction from a quality perspective. · Assist in maintaining and improving the Business Management System and quality documentation. · Participate in internal and external audits and support audit readiness. · Track and report on quality KPIs and contribute to annual improvement planning. · Stay current with industry standards and advancements in quality tools and best practices. The Person: · Strong background in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment governed by AS9100 Rev D or ISO 9001. · Hands-on experience with quality systems and methodologies including APQP, PPAP, FAIR, ISIR, SPC, Control Plans, and PSW. · Skilled in analysing process data and implementing improvement initiatives. · Proficient in reading engineering drawings, including understanding of GD&T. · Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage cross-functional teams. · Able to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment. · Analytical mindset and excellent attention to detail. Desirable: · Trained ISO9001 or AS9100 auditor. · Experience using CMM technology. · Familiarity with Lean tools such as SMED, Jidoka, 5S, and Single Piece Flow. · Project management experience using tools like Gantt charts and project charters. Benefits: 34 days holiday (including bank holidays)· Private healthcare · Company pension scheme · Ongoing training and development · Early finish on Fridays · On-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme If you’re a proactive Quality Engineer with a passion for driving excellence in production, apply now by sending your CV to (url removed) George Jackson – (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) IMT Resourcing acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of interim workers