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 requirements
* Support and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and contribute to the development of the Integrated Management System (IMS); knowledge of ISO 14001 & 45001 is advantageous
* Act as a point of contact for all quality-related issues within the business
* Liaise 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 initiatives
* Lead structured problem-solving activities, including 8D investigations and 5 Why analysis
* Identify and implement quality improvement opportunities to enhance product and process performance
* Plan and conduct internal IMS audits, supplier audits, and support external ISO audits
* Track and report quality KPIs, including PPM, Pareto analysis, and trends
* Provide coaching, guidance, and support on quality procedures, tools, and best practices
* Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Supply Chain, HSE, and other support functions
* Ensure all work complies with health and safety standards and company value
* Maintain governance over Data Protection, Information Security, and Cyber Security
* Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested
What we’re looking for:
* Experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance within manufacturing
* Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
* HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) and completed mechanical apprenticeship
* Skilled in quality tools and methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Pareto, PPM)
* Analytical with a structured approach to investigation and root cause analysis
* Able to work independently and within cross-functional teams
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Confident with SAP and Microsoft Office
* Effective time management to meet deadlines
* Full, current UK driving licence
Desirable:
* Experience in QHSE and safety initiatives
* Conducting internal, supplier, or system audits
* Involvement in process improvement and lean initiatives
* Experience with ISO certification audits
* Six Sigma certification (minimum Green Belt)
What’s in it for you:
* Competitive salary package
* External reward scheme –
* Electric Car Scheme
* Enhanced Pension Scheme – Employer 5%, raising to 7% after 3 years
* Enhanced Holidays – 28days + Bank Holidays
* Clear progression and development opportunities – including worldwide opportunities
* Opportunity to work on complex and varied engineering projects
* Flexitime opportunities
* Workplace healthcare provider
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Exposure to cutting-edge engineering processes and technologies