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 licenceDesirable:
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