Your new company You will be joining a well-established and highly respected manufacturing organisation operating within the engineering sector. Part of a large, global group with a strong international footprint, the business is recognised for the manufacture, machining and assembly of complex aluminium components. The site supports major OEM customers and offers a stable, progressive working environment with a strong culture of internal development and long-term career progression. Your new role As Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for representing customer requirements internally and working proactively with cross-functional teams to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality products. Key responsibilities include: Representing the voice of the customer within the department Analysing quality data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives Defining quality standards and implementing improvement actions Defining, assessing and monitoring key process parameters Supporting new and existing production activities to ensure quality targets are met What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate: A full degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering Experience working as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of quality improvement techniques Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Strong planning, organising and team-working abilities The ability to build positive customer and supplier relationships Desirable: Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) What you'll get in return A competitive salary and attractive benefits package Challenging and engaging work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong opportunities for professional development and internal progression A stable employer with a proven track record of developing and promoting talent What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: quality engineer quality automotive Benefits: up to 38000