Quality Engineer – Onsite
Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00–16:30, Friday 8:00–15:30
Employment type: Permanent, Full‑time
Responsibilities
* Investigating and resolving quality issues from shop floor through to customer delivery.
* Leading root‑cause analysis and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).
* Supporting internal audits and maintaining the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
* Using problem‑solving tools such as 8D, FMEA, and RCA to drive improvements.
* Working closely with production, engineering, and suppliers to enhance product and process quality.
* Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and right‑first‑time manufacturing.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment – ideally heavy or industrial.
* Strong understanding of ISO 9001 systems and auditing.
* Practical experience with root‑cause analysis, 8D reports, FMEA, and CAPA.
* Confident working both on the shop floor and with customers or suppliers.
* Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
* Ideally qualified to HNC/HND or degree level in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering (but equivalent experience is just as valuable).
Why you’ll love it
You’ll be joining a business that truly values people who take ownership and make improvements that last. The team is collaborative, the work is varied, and there’s real scope to develop your skills within a growing engineering group.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Associate
* Job function: Quality Assurance and Manufacturing
* Industries: Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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