Quality Engineer

Overview

In this role, you will support the Kendal site by owning the day-to-day resolution of quality non-conformances and driving containment and corrective actions. You’ll lead root cause investigations and support production teams to foster a right-first-time culture. You’ll run MRB meetings, monitor quality KPIs, and coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders on corrective actions. This position offers opportunities to influence product quality and cross-site quality programs in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Pay / Benefits

• merit-based annual pay review
• enhanced annual leave
• Group Life Insurance and death in service
• Sick pay scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• flexible/hybrid work based on role

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external non-conformances with timely containment and corrective actions
• Lead root cause investigations using methodologies such as 5 Whys, 8D, and Ishikawa
• Provide primary quality support for production teams to promote right-first-time culture
• Conduct daily Material Review Board (MRB) meetings for concessions, rework, and scrap decisions
• Analyze quality performance data, identify trends, monitor KPIs, and communicate risks and improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders on quality concerns and corrective action reporting
• Support internal, supplier, and customer audits ensuring compliance with quality processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction

Key requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
• 2+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in manufacturing/engineering
• Proven experience in managing non-conformances and conducting root cause analysis
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and methodologies like 5 Whys, 8D, and FMEA
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in quality systems and reporting tools
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with production teams, customers, and stakeholders at all levels
• Internal Auditor qualification and experience supporting audits would be an advantage

• Communication and collaboration
• Problem-solving mindset
• Analytical thinking
• ISO 9001 familiarity
• 5 Whys, 8D, FMEA
• Root cause analysis

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