Job Description
Job Title: Quality Engineer – Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering\nLocation: Croydon, South London\nSalary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum (DOE)\nJob Type: Permanent | Full-Time | On-site\n\nOpportunity to Join a Leading Manufacturing Business in Croydon\n\nOur client, a well-established and growing UK manufacturing company, is looking to hire a Quality Engineer to join their team at their site in Croydon. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with a background in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or similar, who is interested in quality assurance and continuous improvement.\n\nThe company operates a variety of manufacturing processes on-site, providing broad exposure to different technologies and production methods.\n\nRole Overview:\n\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and improving the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), driving root cause analysis, and working cross-functionally to ensure product and process quality standards are consistently met.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * \n\n Support the maintenance and development of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS)\n\n * \n\n Lead and assist with root cause analysis to resolve quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)\n\n * \n\n Conduct and support internal audits and contribute to audit readiness\n\n * \n\n Monitor and improve production and inspection processes to ensure product quality\n\n * \n\n Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams on quality and process improvement initiatives\n\n * \n\n Assist with quality documentation including FMEA, control plans, and inspection reports\n\n * \n\n Track, manage, and close out non-conformance reports (NCRs)\n\nCandidate Profile:\n\n * \n\n Degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field\n\n * \n\n Experience in a manufacturing or production environment\n\n * \n\n Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills\n\n * \n\n Comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment\n\nDesirable Experience (Nice to Have):\n\n * \n\n Familiarity with root cause analysis tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, or Fishbone diagrams\n\n * \n\n Experience with quality systems or continuous improvement initiatives\n\n * \n\n Exposure to lean manufacturing principles\n\n * \n\n Previous roles such as Quality Technician, Process Engineer, or Quality Inspector\n\nWhat’s on Offer:\n\n * \n\n Competitive salary of £30,000 – £40,000, depending on experience\n\n * \n\n Exposure to a wide range of in-house manufacturing processes\n\n * \n\n Career development opportunities within a supportive and forward-thinking company\n\n * \n\n Convenient Croydon location with excellent transport links