WANTED - QUALITY ENGINEER
Reports to: Quality Manager
Location: Holmfirth
Working Hours: Monday-Thursday, 07:00-17:15 (Four-day week, Fridays off )
Salary: £30,000-£32,000
About the Company
You'll be joining a long-established, family-owned sheet metal fabrication business known for supplying high-quality precision components into a wide range of industries. The company is recognised for its modern manufacturing facilities, strong engineering capability, and commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Role Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer / Quality Coordinator to join a growing sheet metal fabrication business. This role ensures all customer and internal quality issues are handled promptly and professionally while supporting continuous improvement and compliance across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the first point of contact for all customer quality issues, complaints, and queries.
Support the SHEQ Manager in maintaining ISO 9001 certification and compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
Conduct internal audits and ensure adherence to company and customer standards.
Investigate non-conformances using structured root cause analysis (RCA) tools and drive CAPA activities.
Create, manage, and track rework job cards for internal and external issues.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, job packs, and customer specifications.
Produce customer Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Certificates of Conformity (CoCs) as required.
Prepare weekly and monthly quality performance reports to support continuous improvement.
Liaise with Supervisors, Managers, Directors, customers, and suppliers to resolve issues effectively.
Maintain compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) and promote a strong quality culture.
Contribute to a safe and compliant working environment by following SHEQ procedures.
Skills & Experience
Previous experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Coordination, or a similar manufacturing environment (sheet metal experience advantageous).
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and auditing practices.
Proficiency with RCA and CAPA methods.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Skilled in using inspection tools such as callipers, micrometres, and height gauges.
Strong IT skills (MS Office, ERP/MRP).
Confident communication skills and a proactive approach.
Detail-focused and committed to continuous improvement.
Qualifications
HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline (desirable).
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification preferred.
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