Quality Engineer – Packaging
Telford | Full-time | Permanent
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Are you an experienced Quality Engineer with a background in plastics manufacturing or packaging manufacturing? We’re recruiting for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support quality assurance in a fast-paced, high-output environment.
About the Role as a Quality Engineer:
As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring product quality throughout the manufacturing process, from raw material intake through manufacturing and finishing. You’ll work closely with production teams, operators and management to monitor and improve quality standards, reduce scrap, and ensure compliance with industry and customer specifications.
Key Responsibilities as a Quality Engineer:
Oversee quality control processes for manufacturing lines
Monitor production runs and conduct in-process inspections
Ensure products meet required specifications (thickness, strength, clarity, etc.)
Investigate root causes of defects and drive corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
Perform statistical analysis and reporting on production quality metrics
Maintain and update quality documentation, inspection plans, and SOPs
Train and support operators in quality awareness and best practices
Liaise with customers on quality issues and audits, as required
Ensure compliance with ISO standards and customer requirements
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product and process quality
Requirements as a Quality Engineer:
Experience in a Quality Engineering role within plastics manufacturing
Strong knowledge of quality tools and techniques (8D, RCA, FMEA, SPC, etc.)
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other relevant quality standards
Good understanding of film properties (gauge, tensile strength, clarity, etc.)
Excellent communication and report-writing skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) a plus
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
Strong attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving attitude
Desirable:
Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Quality, or a related field
Experience dealing with customer complaints and technical queries
Background in FMCG or packaging industry
If you wish to apply for the role as a Quality Engineer please send your CV to (url removed) or get in touch with us on (phone number removed)
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