Role: Quality Engineer Salary: Up to £40,000 Location: Keighley The Opportunity:We are looking for a highly motivated Quality Engineer to join a well-established engineering business at their Keighley site. As a Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that products, processes, and systems consistently meet the highest quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to work across multiple functions - from suppliers and customers to manufacturing and engineering teams - helping to embed a strong Right First Time culture.In this role, you'll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, support audit readiness, and help drive operational excellence. You'll be part of a collaborative team, enjoy long-term stability, and have genuine opportunities to develop your skills and make a real impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.Key Responsibilities:Ensure supplied and internally manufactured products comply with engineering drawings, specifications, and statutory requirementsSupport and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and contribute to the development of the Integrated Management System (IMS); knowledge of ISO 14001 & 45001 is advantageousAct as a point of contact for all quality-related issues within the businessLiaise with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to investigate non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)Monitor supplier quality performance and support supplier development initiativesLead structured problem-solving activities, including 8D investigations and 5 Why analysisIdentify and implement quality improvement opportunities to enhance product and process performancePlan and conduct internal IMS audits, supplier audits, and support external ISO auditsTrack and report quality KPIs, including PPM, Pareto analysis, and trendsProvide coaching, guidance, and support on quality procedures, tools, and best practicesCollaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Supply Chain, HSE, and other support functionsEnsure all work complies with health and safety standards and company valueMaintain governance over Data Protection, Information Security, and Cyber SecurityCarry out any other reasonable duties as requestedWhat we're looking for: Experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance within manufacturingStrong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processesHNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) and completed mechanical apprenticeshipSkilled in quality tools and methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Pareto, PPM)Analytical with a structured approach to investigation and root cause analysisAble to work independently and within cross-functional teamsStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsConfident with SAP and Microsoft OfficeEffective time management to meet deadlinesFull, current UK driving licenceDesirable:Experience in QHSE and safety initiativesConducting internal, supplier, or system auditsInvolvement in process improvement and lean initiativesExperience with ISO certification auditsSix Sigma certification (minimum Green Belt)What's in it for you: Competitive salary packageExternal reward scheme -Electric Car SchemeEnhanced Pension Scheme - Employer 5%, raising to 7% after 3 yearsEnhanced Holidays - 28days + Bank HolidaysClear progression and development opportunities - including worldwide opportunitiesOpportunity to work on complex and varied engineering projectsFlexitime opportunitiesWorkplace healthcare providerSupportive and collaborative working environmentExposure to cutting-edge engineering processes and technologies