Quality Engineer – Plastic Fabrication Manufacturer Location: Middlesbrough Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Holidays: 23 days annual leave 8 bank holidays Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements Conduct inspections and testing of plastic fabricated products to ensure they meet specifications Lead root cause analysis and drive corrective/preventive action initiatives Support continuous improvement activities to enhance product quality and reduce waste Manage documentation related to quality standards, audits, and certifications Liaise with production, engineering, and customer service teams to resolve quality issues Assist in preparing for and conducting internal and external audits Requirements Proven experience in a Quality Engineer role, ideally within plastic fabrication, manufacturing, or a related industry Strong knowledge of quality systems, standards, and methodologies (e.g., ISO 9001, lean manufacturing principles) Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments Attention to detail and a proactive approach to quality management Benefits Competitive salary (£35,000 – £40,000 DOE) 40-hour working week (Monday to Friday) 23 days annual leave 8 bank holidays Opportunity to join a stable and growing business with a positive working culture