Job Description
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
1. Salary: Up to £42,000
2. Plenty of free parking on site
3. Lunchtime Friday finish
4. Very friendly supportive team
5. Long term career stability and prospects
RESPONSIBILITIES for QUALITY ENGINEER
6. Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify and eliminate sources of variation and improve processes.
7. Contribute to maintaining ISO 9001 compliance, including participation in internal and external audit activities.
8. Assist with the introduction of new tooling and manufacturing processes, including SPC and capability studies, during NPI projects.
9. Conduct supplier development activities, including communicating quality requirements and offering technical support.
10. Perform on-site supplier and customer visits as required to resolve quality issues and build relationships.
11. Lead or support the resolution of customer concerns, ensuring effective implementation of corrective actions.
12. Analyse problems using structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D and Six Sigma methodologies.
13. Drive reduction in customer complaints, internal process variation, and external PPM.
14. Perform process and compliance audits in line with internal and ISO standards.
15. Support and develop departmental KPIs aligned with business-level objectives.
16. Contribute to improving poka-yoke systems and error-proofing initiatives.
17. Support environmental management systems (ISO 14001 experience desirable
REQUIREMENTS for QUALITY ENGINEER
18. Proven experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
19. Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 (ISO 14001 desirable).
20. Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, corrective action systems, and continuous improvement tools.
21. Experience with 8D problem-solving methodology and Six Sigma tools.
22. Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability studies.
23. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
24. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
25. 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.
Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.
If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.
Should you want to learn more about any of our QUALITY vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email, to have an informal, confidential chat.