Quality Engineer
Bridgwater, Somerset
Full-Time | Permanent | Site based
£50,000 to £60,000 doe
My Client as part of their continued expansion are strengthening their Product Excellence, Quality, and Compliance team.
We are seeking a proactive and driven Quality Engineer to join our Bridgwater facility. This is a key role focused on improving product and process quality, resolving customer issues, and driving continuous improvement across operations.
You will act as a central link between customers, suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring quality standards are consistently met and enhanced.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary point of contact for customer and supplier quality issues
* Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions
* Lead the development and implementation of process risk assessments
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and WCM methodologies
* Monitor and analyse quality KPIs, providing insights and recommendations
* Support New Product Introduction (NPI), influencing process design and quality standards
* Conduct yield and defect analysis, leading improvement activities
* Deliver training on quality standards, risk assessment, and improvement tools
* Implement visual management systems to support operational excellence
* Identify and implement poka-yoke (error-proofing) solutions
About You
* Proven experience in a Quality Engineer or similar role within manufacturing
* Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 13485)
* Experience in root cause analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
* Confident working with data, metrics, and performance analysis
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
* Highly organised, methodical, and able to manage multiple priorities
* A collaborative team player with a proactive and self-motivated approach
Desirable
* Experience in food, medical, or high-care manufacturing environments
* Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma tools and techniques
Benefits
* 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 25 days)
* Guaranteed Christmas & New Year shutdown (a few days reserved from annual leave allowance)
* Pension scheme (4% employer / 5% employee contribution)
* Free on-site parking
* On-site canteen
* Access to Wellbeing 360
* Cycle to Work (Bike2Work) scheme
* Company uniform provided
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Career progression within a growing organisation
If the role is of interest, then send your CV today
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