Quality Engineer

Job Description:

Quality Engineer

Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

A precision engineering manufacturer in Tamworth is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to lead and operate its Quality Management System (QMS). Reporting to the Head of Production, you'll develop and write quality procedures, conduct audits both internally and across the supply chain, and deliver training to promote continuous improvement. This is a hands-on role responsible for driving high standards and ensuring compliance throughout all manufacturing and business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop the Quality Management System, ensuring robust documentation and compliance.
• Organise, manage, and conduct internal audits as well as support external audit processes.
• Provide quality guidance and training across procurement, engineering, and production.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and corrective action systems.
• Collate and report on key performance indicators to prevent non-conformities.
• Support product validation, first-off approvals, and application of tools such as Six Sigma, FMEA, and Measurement System Analysis.
• Conduct root cause analysis and work with teams to resolve quality issues.
• Plan and issue Standard Operating Procedures that meet ISO and customer requirements.
• Liaise with various functional teams to validate process improvements and maintain quality standards.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in quality engineering within automotive or precision manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA and 8D.
• Experience in precision machining and/or manual assembly preferred.
• HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent.
• Certified Internal Quality Auditor (advantageous).
• Excellent communication and strong IT skills (ERP, MS Office).
• Full UK driving licence required.

To find out more please contact Max Sinclair (url removed) or apply directly.
Please note in order to be considered for this role you must hold the right to work in the UK without Visa sponsorship now or in the future.