Quality Engineer

Hereford
4 months ago
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Quality Engineer

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Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer
We are working with a leading global manufacturer seeking a Quality Engineer on a full time permanent basis to join their European production facility. This role offers the chance to influence manufacturing excellence, uphold rigorous quality standards, and drive continuous improvement within a world-class engineering environment.

What You Can Expect

  • Full time Permanent basis – on site in Hereford

  • Competitive salary with quarterly site performance bonus.

  • Excellent contributory company pension scheme.

  • Life assurance (x4 salary), free eye tests, and prescription safety glasses.

  • Free onsite parking and access to training and professional development.

  • Opportunity to work within a culture of inclusiveness, empowerment, and respect.

  • Clear career progression pathway

    What You Will Be Doing

  • Ensuring product quality from new product introduction through to post-delivery, providing technical and operational support.

  • Leading problem-solving activities using Six Sigma, Lean, and other industry-standard techniques.

  • Managing complaints and escapes, non-conformance processes, concessions, and investigations.

  • Conducting audits (internal, supplier, and external hosting) and maintaining compliance with quality standards.

  • Developing and improving business systems, processes, and risk management practices.

  • Preparing and maintaining accurate project documentation, reports, and data analysis.

  • Supporting and coaching junior engineers, technicians, and inspectors to achieve full potential.

  • Liaising with suppliers to maintain a compliant and high-performing supply chain.

  • Conducting compliance checks, certification reviews, and standards/specification assessments.

  • Acting as a quality representative in approvals, contract reviews, and change management processes.

    What We Are Looking For

  • Degree or equivalent in Manufacturing, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.

  • 4+ years’ experience within a quality discipline, ideally in metals manufacturing, casting, or machining.

  • Knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, and industry-specific quality standards.

  • Certified Quality Inspector (CQI), Lead Auditor (ISO9001/AS9100), or Six Sigma/Lean qualifications (Green or Black Belt) are desirable.

  • Broad knowledge of mechanical/industrial engineering, materials science, and forging or casting technologies.

  • Skilled in drawings, tolerancing, dimensional inspection, and metallurgical standards.

  • Proficient in problem-solving tools such as 5Y, RCCA, APQP, MSA, PFMEA, and PPAP.

  • Excellent communication, decision-making, and project management skills, with a proactive, analytical approach.

    Recruitment Direct are working as an employment business in relation to this vacancy, you must be able to prove your legal right to work in the UK to apply

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