Process Quality Engineer
We’re working with a well-established, global manufacturing organisation known for delivering high-quality, safety-critical engineered solutions across industries such as energy, marine, and industrial applications.
Due to continued growth and strong market demand, they’re now looking to appoint a hands-on Process Quality Engineer to join their team.
The Opportunity
This is a key role sitting at the heart of production, where you’ll work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure products are built right first time.
You’ll be a visible presence on the shop floor, owning quality performance, solving real engineering challenges, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Control & Continuous Improvement
* Provide daily support to production, resolving defects and line stoppages
* Lead root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D and 5 Whys
* Monitor and report on quality performance (RFT, NCRs, MRB)
* Investigate customer returns and supplier issues
Process & Documentation
* Develop and improve SOPs and inspection processes
* Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 9001, PED, and ATEX
* Support audits (internal, supplier, and customer)
Manufacturing Engineering Support
* Act as first point of contact for production equipment issues
* Support calibration, maintenance, and engineering changes (ECO/ECN)
* Contribute to DFMEA / PFMEA activities
* Assist in the design of tooling, jigs, and test equipment
About You
Essential:
* Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering
* Minimum 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment
* Strong knowledge of quality and lean principles
* Ability to read engineering drawings and use precision measurement tools
* Experience with assembly and test processes
* Familiarity with 2D/3D CAD tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Inventor)
Desirable:
* Experience with hazardous environments, hydraulics/pneumatics, or castings
* Knowledge of PED, ATEX, or similar compliance standards
Interested
If you’re a proactive Quality or Manufacturing Engineer looking to take ownership and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you