Quality Engineer - #2110587

Elevation Recruitment Group are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business that supplies complex, safety-critical components into a range of demanding industries. Due to continued growth, they're looking to strengthen their Quality team with an experienced Quality Engineer who can make a real impact.

Working alongside Production, Engineering and Technical teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring products meet customer expectations and quality standards from start to finish. You'll investigate quality issues, drive corrective actions and help improve processes across the business.

• Investigating internal and customer quality issues using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys and Fishbone Analysis.
• Leading root cause investigations and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Monitoring quality performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Supporting and maintaining the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Carrying out internal audits and supporting customer and third-party audits.
• Reviewing customer specifications and ensuring compliance throughout manufacture.
• Producing quality documentation including NCRs, inspection reports and quality metrics.
• Working closely with production teams to resolve manufacturing quality concerns.
• Analysing quality data and presenting improvement recommendations.
• Supporting supplier quality activities where required.

You'll already have experience in a Quality Engineer role within manufacturing and enjoy working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Ideally you'll have:

• Experience within heavy engineering, foundry, forging, casting, steel or precision manufacturing.
• A good understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience leading root cause investigations and managing corrective actions.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to work with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• A proactive mindset and passion for continuous improvement.

• Internal Auditor qualification.
• Knowledge of metallurgical or foundry processes.
• Experience of NDT or inspection techniques.
• Familiarity with PPAP, FMEA, APQP or Control Plans.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.