Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer – SME Manufacturing | North West | up to £43k

Right First Time – Every Time

Are you a Quality Engineer who thrives in a hands-on environment where quality is more than just a tick box? Do you want to be part of a business that takes real pride in its products, processes and people?

Our client, a highly respected SME manufacturer based in the North West, is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join their close-knit team. Known for their commitment to excellence and "Right First Time" philosophy, they serve a range of regulated sectors, including Aerospace, FMCG, Renewables and Subsea

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and managing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), root cause analysis, and timely corrective actions
  
  
• Facilitating structured problem solving using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone techniques
  
  
• Monitoring and analysing SPC data to drive continuous improvement
  
  
• Working closely with the shop floor to embed quality into every process
  
  
• Liaising directly with customers, ensuring standards are upheld and concerns are swiftly addressed
  
  
• Supporting audits and maintaining compliance with sector-specific regulations
  
  What We’re Looking For
  
  
• Proven experience in a quality engineering role within manufacturing
  
  
• Strong knowledge of NCR management, problem solving tools, and SPC
  
  
• Comfortable working hands-on with production teams
  
  
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
  
  
• Familiarity with regulated industries (e.g. aerospace, medical, automotive)
  
  
• A passion for getting it Right First Time
  
  What’s on Offer
  
  
• A genuinely great business culture where quality is embedded, not enforced
  
  
• Variety and autonomy in your role – no two days the same
  
  
• A chance to make a real impact in a growing, forward-thinking SME
  
  
• Competitive salary and benefits package
  
  Ready to join a business that puts quality first?
  Apply now and become part of a team that doesn’t just talk about quality – they live it