Quality Engineer

Flintshire

£45,000 - £45,000

Permanent

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Recruit4staff are representing an established precision engineering and manufacturing business in their search for a Quality Engineer to work in Deeside

Job Details:

  • Pay: £45,000 per annum
  • Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:30; Friday, 08:00 - 15:30
  • Duration: Permanent
  • Benefits: Company bonus structure (based on performance), 5% company pension and 26 days' holiday

Job Role: The Quality Engineer will support the development, implementation and continual improvement of quality systems and manufacturing processes across CNC machining, welding, electropolishing, inspection, engineering and production. Working closely with operational teams, the role will ensure products meet customer, regulatory and company requirements while promoting a right-first-time culture. As Quality Engineer, you will lead non-conformance investigations, drive corrective and preventative actions, support audits and use quality data to identify opportunities to reduce defects, waste and rework.

  • Maintain and improve the QMS in line with ISO 9001, customer and industry requirements.
  • Drive product quality across CNC machining, welding, electropolishing, finishing and inspection.
  • Lead investigations into non-conformances, identifying root causes and delivering effective CAPA.
  • Identify quality risks and drive preventative actions and continuous improvement.
  • Support FAI, process validation, capability studies, inspection planning and process control.
  • Analyse quality, production and supplier data to identify trends, reduce defects and improve performance.
  • Support audits, supplier quality, welding compliance, calibration and inspection activities.
  • Champion Lean Manufacturing, structured problem-solving and a culture of quality improvement.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

  • The Quality Engineer will require experience within a manufacturing, engineering or fabrication environment.
  • Experience working within an ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
  • Experience conducting root cause analysis and corrective action investigations.
  • Experience supporting production, machining, welding or inspection processes.
  • Experience participating in audits and compliance activities.
  • Experience using measuring and inspection equipment.
  • HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering or a related discipline.
  • ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification or willingness to obtain.

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

  • For the Quality Engineer, an NVQ Level 2 in Engineering Manufacturing or equivalent would be advantageous.
  • Engineering apprenticeship experience.
  • Manual handling training.
  • Forklift Truck or Overhead Crane certification.
  • GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English.
  • Basic Health and Safety Awareness.
  • Basic engineering, manufacturing or machine operation qualification, training or equivalent workplace experience.

Commutable From: Deeside, Flint, Chester, Ellesmere Port, Wrexham, Wirral, Birkenhead

Similar Job Titles: Quality Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Specialist

For further information about this Quality Engineer vacancy and other positions please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

Job Reference: opp-25490
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Recruit4staff are representing a well-established engineering business in their search for a Quality Manager to work in Deeside

Job Details:

  • Pay: £60,000 per annum
  • Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday, 08:00–16:30; Friday, 08:00–15:30
  • Duration: Permanent
  • Benefits: 26 days’ holiday and 5% company pension
Job Role: As the Quality Manager, you will lead, maintain and continually improve the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ensuring quality standards are effectively implemented across site operations. The Quality Manager will manage the quality team, oversee inspection and quality control activities, maintain audit readiness and provide practical quality support across the business. Key responsibilities will include managing internal and external audit preparation, monitoring quality performance and KPIs, overseeing non-conformance processes, leading root cause investigations and ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively. The Quality Manager will also manage customer complaints, support supplier quality performance and promote a positive culture of continual improvement.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and Quality Management System requirements relevant to a Quality Manager
  • Experience managing internal audits, external audit preparation, supplier audits, NCRs, customer complaints and corrective action processes
  • Previous experience managing or supervising Quality Inspectors, Quality Technicians or operational quality teams
  • Strong understanding of quality inspection, product conformity, process control, traceability and documentation requirements
  • Ability to conduct detailed investigations and apply root cause analysis techniques
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with operational teams, senior management, suppliers, customers and external auditors
  • Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, audit schedules, investigation actions and reporting deadlines
  • Practical, hands-on approach to supporting site operations while maintaining Quality Management System compliance
  • Engineering qualification such as an NVQ, City & Guilds or HNC
  • Quality engineering qualification such as an NVQ, City & Guilds or HNC
  • Previous experience operating at Quality Manager level within an engineering or manufacturing environment would be highly relevant to the position

Commutable From: Deeside, Flint, Holywell, Ellesmere Port, Chester, Wirral and Birkenhead

Similar Job Titles: Quality Assurance Manager (QA Manager), Quality Control Manager (QC Manager), Quality & Compliance Manager, Quality Improvement Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Manufacturing Quality Manager, Engineering Quality Manager, Technical & Quality Manager and Operations Quality Manager

For further information about this Quality Manager position and other positions please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.