Job Title: Quality Engineer Location: Manchester Employment Type: Full-Time Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Engineer to support and maintain product and process quality within our electronics manufacturing operations. This role focuses on monitoring production quality, performing root cause analysis, supporting corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards. The Quality Engineer will collaborate closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to drive continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Product & Process Quality Develop and maintain inspection plans, control plans, and quality documentation. Monitor production quality metrics such as yield, defect rates, scrap, and rework. Conduct in-process and final product audits (PCB assembly, SMT, electronic systems). Support first article inspections (FAI) and new product introductions (NPI). Analyse quality data and implement statistical process control (SPC) methods.Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement Lead root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and FMEA. Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to closure. Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles. Identify opportunities to reduce the cost of poor quality (COPQ).Supplier & Customer Support Assist with supplier quality evaluations and incoming inspe...