Quality engineer

Job Description

About the Company

My Client as part of their continued expansion are strengthening their Product Excellence, Quality, and Compliance team.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and driven Quality Engineer for a company based in Somerset, just off the M5. This is a key role focused on improving product and process quality, resolving customer issues, and driving continuous improvement across operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for customer and supplier quality issues
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Lead the development and implementation of process risk assessments
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and WCM methodologies
• Monitor and analyse quality KPIs, providing insights and recommendations
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), influencing process design and quality standards
• Conduct yield and defect analysis, leading improvement activities
• Deliver training on quality standards, risk assessment, and improvement tools
• Implement visual management systems to support operational excellence
• Identify and implement poka-yoke (error-proofing) solutions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Engineer or similar role within manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 13485)
• Experience in root cause analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
• Confident working with data, metrics, and performance analysis
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Highly organised, methodical, and able to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative team player with a proactive and self-motivated approach

Required Skills

• Experience in food, medical, or high-care manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma tools and techniques

Preferred Skills

• None specified

Pay range and compensation package

£50,000 to £58,000 doe

Equal Opportunity Statement

If the role is of interest, then send your CV today.

Benefits

• 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 25 days)
• Guaranteed Christmas & New Year shutdown (a few days reserved from annual leave allowance)
• Pension scheme (4% employer / 5% employee contribution)
• Free on-site parking
• On-site canteen
• Access to Wellbeing 360
• Cycle to Work (Bike2Work) scheme
• Company uniform provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing organisation