Quality Engineer

Position : Quality Engineer

Sector : Metals Manufacturing

Location : Manchester

Salary : £45,000

Hours : Monday to Friday days (early finish Friday)

Hybrid : No this is an onsite role

Right to Work : We cannot offer any visa support or sponsorship

Professional Experience : You must be able to demonstrate professional experience. We will not consider people who only have academic experience

The Role :

You will will play a pivotal role in ensuring that manufacturing processes and products meet the highest quality standards. You will work closely with production teams to monitor, assess, and improve the quality of products.

The Duties and Responsibilties

Quality Control & Assurance:
Oversee the quality control processes throughout the production cycle, ensuring products are manufactured in accordance with industry standards and customer specifications.
Conduct regular inspections and tests to verify the quality of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
Process Improvement:
Identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes and work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve product quality, and increase efficiency
Compliance & Documentation:
Maintain accurate records of quality inspections, testing, and audits.
Ensure compliance with industry quality standards (ISO 9001) and health & safety regulations
Customer Liaison:
Being the main point of contact for customer technical and quality queries, maintaining the NCR register, and working collaboratively with the production team to solve problems and troubleshoot
Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving:
Investigate quality issues and non-conformities, using root cause analysis techniques to identify the underlying causes.
Develop and implement effective solutions to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
Mentoring and Training:
Acting as a mentor to production operatives and working with management to improve skills within the factory and foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement
Supplier Quality Management:
Work closely with suppliers to ensure the quality of materials and components meets the required standards.
Participate in supplier audits and quality assessments
Reporting:
Prepare and present regular quality reports to senior management, highlighting key performance indicators, trends, and areas for improvement.About You:

Qualification (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
Proven experience (2+ years) in a quality engineering role within the manufacturing sector, ideally in metals manufacturing
Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001 or equivalent).
Experience with quality control tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma).
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organisational skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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