Sandycroft, United Kingdom | Posted on 03/06/2026
* Country United Kingdom
Job Description
Quality Engineer
* Location:Manufacturing site based in Sandycroft, CH5
* Travel:Travel between other local sites will be required
* Hours:Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
About the Role
As a Quality Engineer, you will work alongside Quality Technicians to drive continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing sites. You will ensure that all internally produced items are fit for purpose, with a strong focus on zero defects leaving the sites. The role requires a proactive approach to quality issues, including rapid response, escalation when necessary, and close collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supporting Site Leaders, Team Leaders, and Quality Technicians to ensure parts used on assembly lines are correct and fit for purpose.
* Escalating non-conforming parts to the purchasing team and implementing immediate containment actions.
* Leading planned quality audits with external bodies (e.g. BSI).
* Working closely with site leadership, planners, and purchasing teams to ensure fast and effective problem resolution.
* Travelling to other local sites as required.
* Assisting with supplier visits and audits.
* Working with the Customer Care team to ensure external quality issues are resolved smoothly and recurring issues are escalated to Site Leaders or Design teams.
What We Are Looking For:
* A proactive individual with a strong desire to learn and grow within the role.
* A flexible and enthusiastic team player with a passion for problem-solving.
* A practical, hands-on approach to quality engineering.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing technology in a modern production environment.
* A sense of urgency with the ability to deliver against agreed targets.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Ability to work closely with Quality Technicians and Continuous Improvement Engineers.
* Willingness to take on new challenges, follow instructions, and document information accurately.
* Excellent timekeeping and reliability.
* Willingness to work on the shop floor across production lines and multiple sites.
* Strong ownership of projects from initiation through to completion.
* Ability to act quickly when issues arise and implement robust control measures while keeping stakeholders informed.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English, Maths, and Science/Physics at Grade B or above (relevant work experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications).
* Previous experience as a Quality Engineer, ideally within an engineering or fabrication environment.
* Proficient in the use of standard quality tools.
* Experience operating at Quality Manager level within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* In-depth knowledge of BSI clauses and ability to lead and manage BSI audits.
Summary:
Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Office-based role with local travel between sites.
33 days’ holiday per year.
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